Heavy Equipment Operators

Are you a skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a major industrial project? At Ledcor, we take pride in safety, quality, and we’re looking for hardworking and reliable workers to join our team for the in Fort McMurray!

We are seeking Excavator, Dozer, Loader and Grader operators to join the True Blue Ledcor team!

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Essential Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform earthworks, material placement, trenching, grading, and backfilling according to project specifications
• Read and interpret site plans, stakes, grade marks, and instructions from supervisors
• Operate equipment in varying ground conditions and outdoor weather environments
• Fill out and understand an equipment logbook
• Perform daily basic service and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel and Labourers, and acts accordingly

• Recognize existing and potential hazards and know how to identify these through conducting a field level pre-job hazard analysis, checking the machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before starting
• Operate equipment in a safe manner be willing to comply with Ledcor’s safety commitments

Requirements

• Previous 3+ years’ experience on a major industrial construction project
• Strong work ethic, good communication and ability to follow instructions
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license and provide a clean 3-year drivers record
• Completion of project pre-access training requirements

Work Conditions

• 14 days on, 7 days off, working 10 hour days
• Overtime rates, RSP contributions and weekly wage payments
• Extended Health & Wellness benefits provided by CLAC
• Camp accommodation provided
• Travel allowance available for eligible employees
• Weekly wage payments

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.