Winter Seasonal Operator (Thessalon, Ontario)

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to community safety and stability with long-term career opportunities. As a Winter Seasonal Operator, you'll operate heavy equipment to maintain Ontario highways while enjoying industry-leading wages and benefits. This role offers a chance to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be part of a collaborative team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ledcor Construction is looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference in their community. Embrace this opportunity to grow your career while ensuring the safety of our highways and communities.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages

Excellent training

Career growth potential

Accommodations for out of town applicants

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement.
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and wheel loaders for highway maintenance.
• Assist with various maintenance tasks including pothole repair.

Skills

Physically demanding tasks

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

AZ or DZ driver's license

Tools

Snowplow trucks

Wheel loaders

Job description

Winter Seasonal Operator (Thessalon, Ontario)

Description

Are you tired of being on the road? Looking to be home at night and to be a bigger part of your community? Ledcor Highway Maintenance has long-term stable career opportunities. With guaranteed long-term contracts of at least 7 years in length, Ledcor offers you the stability and the chance to make long-term plans all while being part of a great team dedicated to safe operations and keeping our highways and communities safe.

We are looking for enthusiastic and team-oriented people to join our team that helps keep our Ontario provincial Highways safe. You have an AZ or DZ license and a desire to work for an industry leading employer and great community-minded organization. We offer industry-leading wages, excellent training, benefits, 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 heavy equipment.

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
• Must possess a valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement
• Must provide a copy of a 3-year driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

Work Conditions

• Applicants that reside in Thessalon, Ontario will be given preference due to the location of the work
• Accommodations provided for out of town applicants
• As we respond to various weather patterns, some shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required
• Seasonal work from September to May

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.