Winter Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance

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

Job summary

A leading highway maintenance company is seeking operators for winter maintenance across Alberta. The successful candidates will be responsible for operating heavy equipment to maintain highways year-round. A valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license is essential. The role offers competitive pay with various premiums and excellent growth potential within the company.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Pension and RSP provided

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Successful completion pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license is required.
• Previous experience with heavy machinery is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders and snow plows as required.
• Maintain Alberta highways year-round including crack sealing and pothole repair.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Skills

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs)

Experience operating a snowplow truck

Experience operating a wheel loader

Education

Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement

Clear 3-year driver’s abstract

Tools

Heavy equipment

Light equipment

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team – Road Maintenance Careers with Ledcor Highways Ltd. Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) is offering exciting road maintenance opportunities across Alberta. 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 Alberta highways, using various heavy equipment. If you hold a Class 1 or Class 3 license and want to work for a company that values safety, community, and career growth, we want to hear from you!

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 Alberta.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdhNKGIZL4c

Rates & Premiums

• Will be provided a base hourly rate from $26.50/hour to $31/hour based on experience
• Operators will be eligible to receive premiums starting at $8/hour, when performing winter maintenance operations
• Operators will be eligible to receive a premium starting at $14/hour when performing winter operations as a Class 1 operator and while operating the tow plow unit
• Operators who reside and work in Valleyview will be eligible to receive an additional $3/hr premium (Applicable Oct 1 to April 30)
• Extended health, dental, pension and RSP provided by CLAC

Work Conditions

• As we respond to various weather patterns, some shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required
• Season to runs October 1, 2025 - April 2026
• Staff accommodations can be provided in Edson (No travel allowance or LOA provided)

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders, snow plows and other heavy and light equipment as required
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round, including assisting with labour duties (crack sealing, pothole repair, bridge and signage cleaning, hazard remediation, etc.)
• Work outside in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• Successful completion pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement
• Clear 3-year 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: 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.
• We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.
• Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

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 Inclusion and Diversity page.