Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Highway Maintenance

Description

Ledcor Highways is now hiring Heavy Equipment Technicians for our Highway Maintenance team in Whitecourt.

In this position you will perform maintenance and repair of heavy construction and maintenance equipment such as plow and sanding trucks, loaders, and light support gear used to keep the roads in your community safe.

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Rates & Premiums:

- Will be provided a base hourly rate of $49/hour

- Mechanics who live and work in Whitecourt or Edson will be paid a skilled trade premium of $3/hour

- Mechanics who live and work in Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge and Valleyview will be paid a skilled trade premium of $3/hr

- Pension & RSP plans

Work Conditions:

- Flexible schedules

- Work is based in your home shop, with occasional travel to field operations in your locale

- As LHL respond to changing weather conditions, some on call duties may be required

- Comprehensive benefits provided through CLAC, including Health, Dental, RSP and Pension

- Camp accommodations available in Edson only

Essential Responsibilities:

- Perform maintenance and repair of plows/sanding trucks, loaders, light support gear and heavy construction equipment

- Perform CVIP inspections on trucks and trailers

- Attend service calls in the field as required

- Follows manufacturer and internal maintenance programs and inspection procedures

- Engages and participates in Ledcor safety policies and procedures

- Complete maintenance records and documentation as required

Qualifications:

- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (On-Road & Off-Road)

- 3rd or 4th year registered Apprentice with on- road ticket.

- Experience with heavy civil construction, highway paving, or highway maintenance equipment (e.g., snowplows) is an asset

- CVIP mechanic license is an asset

- Must successfully pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

- Valid Driver’s License with the ability to provide a 3-year driver’s abstract

- Strong ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including those with sketches and diagrams

- Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

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.

Valleyview, AB

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