Winter Seasonal Patroller, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Goulais River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ontario seeks a Winter Seasonal Patroller to maintain provincial highways. Responsibilities include patrolling roads, monitoring weather, and operating heavy equipment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be safety-minded. The role offers competitive wages, training, and career growth opportunities. Seasonal work from September to May.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Training and career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of provincial and/or municipal highway maintenance specifications.
• Experience with snow plows and loaders is an asset.
• Clear 3-year driver’s abstract is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol highways and report road conditions.
• Monitor and record weather events and forecasts.
• Operate snowplow trucks and other heavy equipment.

Skills

Highway maintenance experience

Strong communication skills

Observant and safety-minded approach

Ability to operate snowplow trucks

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

AZ or DZ license (preferred)

Minimum G License

Job description

Winter Seasonal Patroller, Highway Maintenance

Overview

Ledcor offers stability of year‑round or seasonal employment, with the chance to be home at night and contribute to your community. We are seeking enthusiastic, team‑oriented individuals to help keep Ontario provincial highways safe. You have highway maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and an observant, safety‑minded approach. A valid AZ or DZ license is preferred, and the role provides industry‑leading wages, training, benefits, and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within Ledcor. Location: Goulais River, ON.

You will be responsible for winter and seasonal patrolling and maintenance of Ontario highways using various equipment.

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor:

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Essential Responsibilities

• Patrol highways and report road conditions
• Monitor and record weather events and forecasts
• Recommend priority locations to address to your lead hand or shop supervisor
• Contact operators to bring on shift as required
• 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.)
• Help ensure health, safety, and environment related concerns are addressed promptly

Qualifications

• Preference to those who possess an AZ or DZ license, and must have a minimum G License and a clear 3‑year driver’s abstract
• Must have knowledge of provincial and/or municipal highway maintenance specifications
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Be approachable, ethical, and accountable
• Snow plow and loader experience is an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word

Work Conditions

• Local applicants will be given preference due to the location of the work
• As we respond to various weather patterns, some shift work, on‑call, and night shift may be required in addition to scheduled patrols
• Seasonal work from September to May

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include highways, bridges, roads, and related infrastructure. 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

Ledcor is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants should submit a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.