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Year-Round Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor

Town of Valleyview

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A road maintenance company located in the Town of Valleyview, Alberta, is seeking individuals to operate heavy equipment and maintain provincial highways year-round. The ideal candidates will have valid driver's licenses, pass pre-employment testing, and be capable of lifting heavy loads. This position offers competitive wages starting at $26.50 per hour, excellent training, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Shift work and accommodation may be provided during winter months.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Excellent training
Retirement plans
Benefits and RSPs

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders and other heavy equipment as required.
  • Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year‑round.
  • Assist with labourer duties such as crack sealing and pothole repair.

Skills

Operate snowplow trucks
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Wheel loaders
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.

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