Lead Hand, Highway Maintenance

DescriptionLead the Way in Highway Maintenance with Ledcor Highways Ltd.Do you have extensive highway maintenance experience and strong leadership skills? Are you committed to safety and teamwork? If so, we want you on our teamAt Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL), we’re looking for experienced professionals to support our Foreperson and highway maintenance crews. Your expertise in heavy equipment operation, organization, and safety-first approach will help ensure the success of our team and the safety of the traveling public.Working with Ledcor offers comprehensive training to enhance your skills, industry-leading wages, premiums and benefits, retirement savings plan (RSP) for your future and career growth potential with advancement opportunities in our diversified company.If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact in your community, apply today Click the link below to see what it’s like to work with Ledcor and join our team in various locations across Alberta.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpn_YHIhP8UEssential ResponsibilitiesAssist leadership with daily tasks including safety toolbox meetings, equipment inspection, and road condition inspection reportsSupport Foreperson in the planning of work to meet contractual milestonesMonitor the quality of work performed by the crewOperate equipment on work sites as neededHelp ensure health, safety, and environment related concerns are addressed promptlyQualificationsValid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement and a clear 3-year driver's abstractPrevious supervisory experience in highway maintenance, road construction, bridges or related field is requiredSnow plow experience is preferredStrong understanding of provincial and/or municipal highway maintenance specificationsProfessional written and verbal communication skillsComputer skills are an assetSuccessful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol and audiogram testingWork ConditionsLocal candidates will be given preference due to the location of the workWill be required to work shifts, on-call, and nights as necessaryBenefits provided by CLACWork will be outdoors in various weather conditionsRates & PremiumsWill be provided a base hourly rate of $33.75/hrEligible to receive premiums starting at $8/hour, when performing winter maintenance operationsOperators 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 unitAdditional InformationLedcor 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 EquityAt 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.605 50 Street,Edson, AB #J-18808-Ljbffr