Sweeper Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is hiring Sweeper Operators for highway maintenance in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. This role involves operating various heavy equipment and maintaining highways while prioritizing safety. Candidates must have a valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license and be able to perform physically demanding tasks. The company offers competitive wages, excellent training, and benefits along with opportunities for career advancement in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and benefits package

Retirement package

Meal allowance and out-of-town accommodations

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license with air endorsement.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Previous experience operating a sweeper and/or wheel loader is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate street sweepers and wheel loaders.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways including performing labor duties.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Performing physically demanding tasks

Traffic control

Tools

Street sweeper

Wheel loader

Job description

Location: Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2026
Job ID: R27166
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

Join Our Team – Road Maintenance Careers with Ledcor Highways Ltd. Ledcor Highway Maintenance is hiring Sweeper operators with a safety-first mindset to support our highway maintenance team in the greater Edmonton area. We offer industry leading wages, excellent training, and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. You will be responsible for spring and summer seasonal maintenance of Alberta highways, using various heavy equipment. If you hold a Class 1 or Class 3 license and want to work for a company that values safety, community, and career growth, we want to hear from you.

Work Conditions

• Shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required during operating months.
• Start Date: April 13th – Spring/Summer Season runs April through October.
• Travel, shift work, on call availability and night shift required during operating months.
• Accommodations, meal allowance and LOA provided for out of town work.
• Work locations span provincial & municipal highways across Alberta.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate street sweepers, wheel loader and other heavy and light equipment as required.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways, including assisting with labour duties (crack sealing, pothole repair, bridge and signage cleaning, hazard remediation, etc.).
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement.
• Clear 3-year driver’s abstract.
• Previous experience operating a sweeper and/or wheel loader is a strong asset.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our vast projects include full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.