Lead Hand, Highway Maintenance, Fort Qu'Appelle

Overview Ledcor Highways Ltd. is seeking experienced highway maintenance professionals to support Forepersons and highway maintenance crews. The role focuses on heavy equipment operation, organization, safety, and leadership to ensure the safety of the traveling public and successful project delivery.

Working with Ledcor offers comprehensive training, competitive wages, premiums and benefits, a retirement savings plan (RSP), and career growth opportunities within a diversified company. If you\'re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and join our team in various locations across Alberta.

Essential Responsibilities Assist leadership with daily tasks including safety toolbox meetings, equipment inspection, and road condition inspection reports Support Foreperson in the planning of work to meet contractual milestones Monitor the quality of work performed by the crew Operate equipment on work sites as neededHelp ensure health, safety, and environment related concerns are addressed promptly

Qualifications Valid Class 1 or 3 driver\'s license with air endorsement and a clear 3-year driver\'s abstract Previous supervisory experience in highway maintenance, road construction, bridges or related field is required Snow plow experience is preferred Strong understanding of provincial and/or municipal highway maintenance specificationsProfessional written and verbal communication skills Computer skills are an asset Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol and audiogram testing

Work Conditions Local candidates will be given preference due to the location of the work Will be required to work shifts, on-call, and nights as necessary Benefits provided by CLAC Work will be outdoors in various weather conditions

Rates&Premiums Base hourly rate of $33.75 Premiums starting at $8/hour when performing winter maintenance operations Operators may receive a premium up to $14/hour when performing winter operations as a Class 1 operator and while operating the tow plow unit

Additional Information Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include highways, bridges, roads, airports, rapid transit, pipelines, 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, offering a comprehensive health and benefits package including extended health and dental, vision care, disability, life insurance, and access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program. Employees also receive a competitive retirement package.

Employment Equity Ledcor is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to building a culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process upon request. For more information about Ledcor\u2019s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our Inclusion and Diversity page.

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