Year-Round Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent road maintenance company is seeking enthusiastic individuals for various roles across Alberta, emphasizing highway safety through effective equipment operation and maintenance. Ideal candidates will hold a Class 1 or 3 driver's license, be physically capable, and enjoy working in diverse weather conditions. Competitive wages, excellent training, and benefits are offered as part of this full-time position.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Clear 3-year drivers abstract.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and heavy equipment.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round.
• Assist with various labour duties.

Skills

Class 1 or Class 3 driving license

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Experience with snowplow trucks

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microstation

CAD

Job description

Join Our Team Road Maintenance Careers with Ledcor Highways Ltd.

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 Alberta providing year-round employment with contracts lasting up to seven years.

We are seeking enthusiastic team-oriented individuals to help keep Albertas 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.

Watch Ledcors Innovation Culture and Community video to see what its like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team in various locations across Alberta.

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 drivers license with air endorsement
• Clear 3-year drivers 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 unon

Rates & Premiums

• Will be provided a base hourly rate from $26.50 / hour to $31.00 / hour based on experience
• Operators will be eligible to receive premiums starting at $8 / hour when performing winter maintenance operations
• Operators will be eligible to receive a premium starting at $14 / hour when performing winter operations as a Class 1 operator and while operating the tow plow unit

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Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas transportation and mining. Were 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 Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental vision care disability and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

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 Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page .

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Microstation,Construction Experience,Technical Writing,CAD,Project Engineering,Project Management,Autocad,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Contracts,Experience Design

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1