Winter Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance (Chapleau/Camp)

Ledcor Group; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Vision care

Disability

Life insurance coverage

Mental health resources

Retirement package

Job summary

Ledcor Highways Ltd. in Ontario is seeking skilled highway maintenance workers with DZ/AZ licenses to operate snowplows and heavy equipment.

You will maintain highways year-round, assist with pothole repair, guardrail work, and signage cleaning, and work outdoors in all weather. Shift patterns include 5 on/2 off or 6 on/1 off, Oct 1–Apr 30 winter season, with local accommodations and meal allowances in various northern towns.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid AZ or DZ driver's license with air endorsement.
• Provide a copy of a 3-year commercial driver's abstract.
• Experience operating a snow plow or wheel loader is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplows, wheel loaders and other heavy equipment as required.
• Maintain Ontario Provincial Highways year-round and assist with labourer duties.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Skills

Physical stamina

AZ/DZ license

Snow plow experience

Wheel loader experience

Tools

Snow plow truck

Wheel loader

CDL abstract (3 yrs)

Job description

Introduction

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

Premiums

• $3/hour AZ Premium when directed to operate equipment that require AZ
• $5/hour Snow plow Premium
• $1/hr Night Shift Premium

Work Conditions

• Local applicants will be given preference due to the location of the work
• Camp accommodations and meal allowance available in Wawa, Agawa, White River, Chapleau, and Hinkler lake (No travel allowance)
• 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)
• Winter seasonal from Oct 1 to April 30th
• CLAC union position

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate snowplows, 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 snow plow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

Compensation

$25.50 - $33.50 per hour This is the applicable wage range for this position. Individuals will be assigned a base wage within this range based on trade certification and/or apprenticeship level, industry experience, and work location. Remote, site-based positions may be eligible for additional incentives including but not limited to travel and accommodation allowances.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental
• Vision care
• Disability
• Life insurance coverage
• Access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program
• Competitive retirement package

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.

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that's by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.