Winter Casual Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Bruce Mines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A road maintenance company in Ontario is seeking a Winter Casual Operator for highway maintenance. This role involves operating various heavy equipment and maintaining highways throughout the seasons. Candidates must hold a valid AZ or DZ driver's license and be able to perform physically demanding tasks. This is an on-call position requiring flexibility and responsiveness to weather conditions, with competitive hourly rates and additional premiums available.

Benefits

Industry leading wages

Excellent training and career growth potential

Support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must lift up to 50 lbs, bend, kneel, crouch.
• Must provide a 3-year commercial driver’s abstract.
• Experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Maintain Ontario Provincial Highways year-round.
• Perform labourer duties such as pothole repair and hazard remediation.

Skills

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Valid AZ or DZ driver’s license

Experience operating snowplow trucks or wheel loaders

Job description

Winter Casual Operator, Highway Maintenance

Description

Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) is offering exciting road maintenance opportunities across Ontario, providing year-round employment with long-term contracts. We are seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to help keep the Ontario highways safe. If you hold a DZ or AZ license and want to work for a company that values safety, community, and career growth, we want to hear from you! We offer industry leading wages, excellent training and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. You will be responsible for winter and seasonal maintenance of Ontario highways, using various trucks and heavy equipment.

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team in various locations across Ontario.

Rates & Premiums

• Base hourly rate: $25.00/hour
• Premiums: up to $5/hour for winter maintenance operations

Work Conditions

• Must be located within 30 minutes of the shop due to the location of the work
• On-call including night shifts may be required as we respond to various weather patterns
• This is an on-call, weather-dependent position with no guaranteed hours in a week
• CLAC union position

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment as required
• Maintain Ontario Provincial Highways year-round, including Labourer duties (pothole repair, guardrail repair, bridge and signage cleaning, hazard remediation, etc.)
• Work outside in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, crouching, etc.
• Valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement
• Provide a copy of a 3-year commercial driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

Additional Information

• Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure across industries. Our projects include highways, bridges, roadways, and more.
• We are recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and other accolades.
• Our total rewards package supports physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Employment Equity: Ledcor is an equal-opportunity employer; all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process; applicants should submit a request via email.

Location note: Bruce Mines, ON