Winter Casual Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Goulais River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Winter Casual Operator for Highway Maintenance in Goulais River, Ontario. This role involves operating heavy equipment and maintaining highways year-round. Candidates must hold a valid AZ or DZ driver's license and be prepared for physically demanding tasks. The position offers a base hourly rate of $25 per hour plus winter maintenance premiums. Join a company recognized for its diversity and commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Industry leading wages

Excellent training and career growth potential

Union position benefits

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly, bend, kneel, crouch.
• Valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement is mandatory.
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and heavy equipment as required.
• Maintain Ontario Provincial Highways year-round.
• Assist with Labourer duties such as pothole repair and hazard remediation.

Skills

Physically demanding tasks

Operating snowplow trucks

Valid AZ or DZ driver's license

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.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ3t7Fo0Ul4

Rates & Premiums

• Base hourly rate of $25.00 per hour
• Premiums starting at $5 per hour when performing 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 shift may be required as weather patterns vary
• 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 assisting with 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 50 lbs on a regular basis, 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 in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: highway, 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.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

Ledcor is 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. We value diversity, equity and inclusion across our True Blue team, and are committed to building an inclusive culture.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Location: Goulais River, ON