Year-Round Operator, Highway Maintenance

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

Job summary

A highway maintenance company seeks candidates for Road Maintenance Careers in Drayton Valley, Alberta. The role involves operating snowplow trucks and maintaining highways year-round, with competitive wages of $26.50 to $31.00 per hour based on experience, plus potential premiums for winter operations. Applicants must have a valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s licence and be able to perform physically demanding work. This is a long-term employment opportunity with excellent training and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Excellent training

Benefits and retirement plans

Qualifications

• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Clear 3-year driver’s abstract.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and heavy equipment.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways, assisting with labourer duties.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Skills

Operate snowplow trucks

Physically demanding tasks

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Teamwork

Education

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

Previous experience with snowplow truck/wheel loader

Job description

Road Maintenance Careers with Ledcor Highways Ltd.

Join our team and help keep Alberta's highways safe in a stable, long‑term role. We offer year‑round employment with contracts up to seven years, competitive wages, excellent training, benefits, retirement plans, and career growth within our diversified company.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders and other heavy equipment as required.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year‑round, including assisting with labourer duties such as crack sealing, pothole repair, bridge and signage cleaning, and hazard remediation.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of 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 licence 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

• Shift work, on‑call, and night shift may be required depending on weather patterns.
• Benefits and RSPs provided by CLAC union.
• Accommodation can be provided in Edson for the winter season only (no LOA or travel allowance).

Rates & Premiums

• Base hourly rate: $26.50–$31.00 per hour based on experience.
• Premiums starting at $8 /hour for winter maintenance operations.
• Premiums starting at $14 /hour for winter operations as a Class 1 operator and while operating the tow‑plow unit.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we are a proud equal‑opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, are encouraged to apply.