Winter Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Huron Shores; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking team-oriented individuals for road maintenance roles across Ontario. The position requires a valid DZ or AZ license and entails operating snowplow trucks and performing maintenance tasks in all weather conditions. Ideal candidates will be physically capable and have experience with heavy equipment. This offers competitive compensation and year-round employment opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Accommodations for out of town applicants

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Provide a 3-year commercial driver’s abstract.
• Previous experience with heavy equipment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and maintain Ontario Provincial Highways.
• Assist with labourer duties like pothole repair and hazard remediation.
• Work in all weather conditions as required.

Skills

Physically demanding tasks

Operating snowplow trucks

Team-oriented

Education

Valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement

Job description

Overview

Are you tired of long commutes and working far from home? Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) is offering 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.

We are currently hiring for the following areas:

• Wawa
• White River
• Hinkler Lake
• Thessalon

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

Work Conditions

• Local applicants will be given preference due to the location of the work
• Accommodations provided for out of town applicants in Hinkler Lake, Chapleau and White River
• As we respond to various weather patterns, shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required
• Work schedules will consist of either 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off or 6 consecutive days followed by 1 day off, with daily shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours (Shop specific)
• CLAC union position

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: 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.

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

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.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to 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.