Year-Round Operator, Highway Maintenance

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

Job summary

A leading road maintenance provider is seeking enthusiastic individuals to maintain Alberta’s highways. The role requires operating heavy equipment such as snowplow trucks and wheel loaders. Candidates must hold a valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license and pass drug tests. Competitive hourly rates range from $26.50 to $31.00, with additional winter operational premiums. Join a commitment to safety, community, and career growth.

Benefits

Industry leading wages

Excellent training and benefits

RSPs

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Clear 3-year driver’s abstract.
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round.
• Assist with Labourer duties including crack sealing and pothole repair.

Skills

Operating snowplows

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license

Successful completion of drug and alcohol testing

Tools

Snowplow trucks

Wheel loaders

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team – Road Maintenance Careers with Ledcor Highways Ltd. Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) offers road maintenance opportunities across Alberta with year-round employment and contracts lasting up to seven years. We are seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to help keep Alberta’s highways safe. 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!

We offer industry leading wages, excellent training, benefits, RSPs 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment as required
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round, including assisting with Labourer 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

Work Conditions

• As we respond to various weather patterns, some shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required
• Benefits and RSPs provided by CLAC

Rates & Premiums

• Base hourly rate from $26.50/hour to $31.00/hour based on experience
• Premiums starting at $8/hour when performing winter maintenance operations
• Premium starting at $14/hour when performing winter operations as a Class 1 operator and while operating the tow plow unit

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure across oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include contract mining, earthworks, highways, bridges, roads, waterways, 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 provide a comprehensive health and benefits package including extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance, plus access to mental health resources through an employee family assistance program. A competitive retirement package is offered through the Union, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

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. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to building a culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants should submit any needs in advance by email. For information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our Inclusion and Diversity page.

Locations

• Drayton Valley, AB