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Edson, Alberta, Canada
Onsite
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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
Support Foreperson in the planning of work to meet contractual milestones
Monitor the quality of work performed by the crew
Help ensure health, safety, and environment related concerns are addressed promptly
Qualifications:
Valid Class 1, 2 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement and a clear 3-year driver's abstract
Previous supervisory experience in highway maintenance, road construction, bridges or related field is required
Snow plow experience is preferred
Strong understanding of provincial and/or municipal highway maintenance specifications
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills are an asset
Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol and audiogram testing
Work Conditions:
Local candidates will be given preference due to the location of the work
Camp and Meal allowance provided for non local candidates (No travel allowance)
Will be required to work shifts, on-call, and nights as necessary
Benefits provided by CLAC
Work will be outdoors in various weather conditions
Rates & Premiums:
Will be provided a base hourly rate of $33.75/hr
Eligible to receive premiums starting at $8/hour, when performing winter maintenance operations
Operators will be eligible to receive a premium up to $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 in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re 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 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 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 Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.