Winter Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; White River Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading road maintenance company in Ontario is seeking enthusiastic individuals to operate equipment for highway maintenance. Candidates should have a valid AZ or DZ driver's license, and ability to perform physically demanding tasks. The position offers competitive hourly wages and involves various work conditions. Join us to contribute to our community and ensure highway safety year-round.

Benefits

Industry leading wages

Excellent training and growth opportunities

Accommodations for out of town applicants

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50lbs regularly.
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Must provide a 3-year commercial driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Maintain provincial highways and assist with laborer duties.
• Work outside in various weather conditions.

Skills

Operational experience with snowplow trucks

Physically demanding work capability

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Education

Valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement

Tools

Snowplow trucks

Wheel loaders

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.

We are currently hiring for the following areas:

• Wawa
• White River
• Hinkler Lake
• Thessalon
• Searchmont
• Hornepayne

Rates & Premiums

• Will be provided a base hourly rate of $25.00/hour
• Operators will be eligible to receive premiums starting at $5/hour, when performing winter maintenance operations

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 50lbs 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

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 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.