Foundations Drill Rig Operator

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Date Posted: May 21, 2025
Job ID: R24542
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

As a Foundations Drill Rig Operator with experience in industrial and infrastructure projects, you are skilled in driven piling procedures, making you an asset for this high-profile infrastructure project in Edmonton, AB. You prioritize safety and quality, and you take pride in your work each day.
When you join Ledcor you will be part of a team that strives for continuous improvement, gives back to the communities in which we work and supports career growth, development with potential for long term employment opportunities.

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Benefits Package: Benefits and extended health coverage, dental, optical, prescription drug plan, short term & long term disability, life insurance, accidental death & disability coverage and emergency travel.

Location of work: Edmonton Alberta
- Drive in and drive out; Edmonton and surrounding area applicants will be considered due to location of the project
- Shift based position working five days on and two days off working 10-12 hours per day
- Work will be primarily outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Project Scope Completion: October 2025

Essential Responsibilities:

- Previous experience operating Soilmec and Bauer drill rigs is considered an asset
- Fully understands all safety aspects of equipment operations on an infrastructure site
- You are a team player with a strong safety record, who takes pride in their work.
- Successfully complete all necessary paperwork legibly and correctly
- Safe and productive operations of large, tracked drill rigs with the ability to perform small mechanical repairs to the respective piece of equipment if required
- Daily pre-use and post-use inspections of equipment
- Ability to problem solve in the field with input from supervision

Qualifications:

- Previous experience working on large scale industrial and infrastructure projects
- Has previous experience to install permanent secant piles and large diameter drilled shafts
- Successfully completes a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- CSTS 2020 and Ground Disturbance L2
- Strong commitment to health and safety on the worksite
- Ability to work with mínimal 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.

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB