Year-Round Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Town of Valleyview; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading road maintenance company in Alberta is seeking enthusiastic individuals for year-round positions involving highway maintenance. Applicants must hold a valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license and be able to operate heavy equipment. The role offers competitive wages starting at $26.50/hour and includes excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health and benefits package

Retirement package

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 driver’s abstract.
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and wheel loaders.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Skills

Operates heavy equipment

Physical stamina

Valid Class 1 or 3 license

Experience with snowplow trucks

Job description

Description

Join Our Team – Road Maintenance Careers with Ledcor Highways Ltd. Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) is offering 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 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.

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team in various locations across Alberta. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdhNKGIZL4c

Essential 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

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Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our projects include highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, 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 are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package including 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 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 Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our Inclusion and Diversity page.

Valleyview, AB