At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate snowplows and heavy equipment to maintain Ontario highways during winter.
- Company: Join Ledcor Highways, a leader in infrastructure maintenance with a focus on community.
- Benefits: Earn competitive wages, enjoy health benefits, and access career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, camp accommodations available, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while working outdoors and gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid AZ or DZ license and be physically fit for demanding tasks.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 12 $ per hour.
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 Ontario.
We are seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to help keep the Ontario highways safe. If you hold a DZ or AZ 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 and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. You will be responsible for winter and seasonal maintenance of Ontario highways, using various trucks and heavy equipment.
Premiums:
- $3/hour AZ Premium when directed to operate equipment that require AZ
- $5/hour Snow plow Premium
- $1/hr Night Shift Premium
Work Conditions:
- Local applicants will be given preference due to the location of the work
- Camp accommodations and meal allowance available in Wawa, Agawa, White River, Chapleau, and Hinkler lake (No travel allowance)
- As we respond to various weather patterns, shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required
- Work schedules will consist of either 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off or 6 consecutive days followed by 1 day off, with daily shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours (Shop specific)
- Winter seasonal from Oct 1 to April 30th
Essential Responsibilities:
- Operate snowplows, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment as required
- Maintain Ontario Provincial Highways year-round, including assisting with Labourer duties (pothole repair, guardrail repair, bridge and signage cleaning, hazard remediation, etc.)
- Work outside in all weather conditions
Qualifications:
- Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting 50 lbs. on a regular basis, bending, kneeling, crouching etc.
- Valid AZ or DZ driver's license with air endorsement
- Provide a copy of a 3-year commercial driver's abstract
- Previous experience operating a snow plow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset
Compensation:
$25.50 - $33.50 per hour. This is the applicable wage range for this position. Individuals will be assigned a base wage within this range based on trade certification and/or apprenticeship level, industry experience, and work location.
Remote, site-based positions may be eligible for additional incentives including but not limited to travel and accommodation allowances.
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.
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.
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