Winter Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading road maintenance company is seeking dedicated individuals to work in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario for seasonal highway maintenance. Responsibilities include operating snowplow trucks and various heavy equipment, while ensuring the safety of Ontario’s highways. Candidates must hold a valid AZ or DZ license and be able to handle physically demanding tasks. This full-time position promotes community integration and offers competitive wages ranging from $18.82 to $26.88 based on experience and qualifications. Join a supportive workplace recognized for its diversity and inclusion efforts.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Various premiums for winter maintenance

Training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly and perform physical tasks.
• Previous experience with snowplow trucks or wheel loaders is an asset.
• Valid driver's license with air endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Assist with labor duties such as pothole and guardrail repairs.
• Work outdoors in varied weather conditions year-round.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Physically demanding tasks

Snowplow truck operations

Wheel loader operations

Education

Valid AZ or DZ driver’s license

3-year commercial driver’s abstract

Job description

Are you tired of long commutes and working far from home? Looking for a stable, long-term career where you can contribute to your local community? 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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdhNKGIZL4c

Premiums

• Operators will be eligible to receive premiums starting at $5/hour, when performing winter maintenance operations
• $3/hour Tow Plow Premium for AZ drivers deemed competent while directed to operate tow plow
• $3/hour AZ Premium when directed to operate equipment that require AZ
• $5/hour Grader Operator premium (does not apply to employees holding the Grader Operator classification
• $3/hour Wide Wing premium for AZ drivers

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

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

Compensation

$18.82 - $26.88

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

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.

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.

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.