Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Job Summary:

You are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with experience to support us on a potash mine project. You will be an integral part of the Ledcor team working in Leroy SK. This is a long-term project which includes heavy earthworks and underground utilities installation from mass excavations, ditching, road construction and laydown development. For you, safety and quality are a priority, and you are proud of your work at the end of each day.

Apply today to join the Ledcor Heavy Civil Mining team on site!

Responsibilities:

• Effectively and safely operates various equipment such as Excavator, Dozer, Grader and Rock Truck - utilizing machine specific controls and machine attachments to complete all necessary tasks related to heavy earthworks and construction.
• This includes operating on adverse terrain, near other equipment and heavy trafficked areas
• Operates in crowded, fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety.
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel and Labourers, and acts accordingly.
• Performs mechanical inspections and servicing including controls and operations, completing logbooks, performs maintenance and adjustments, ensures good housekeeping
• Performs effective operation of equipment by recognizing unusual machine movements and sounds.
• Recognizes existing and potential hazards and knows how to identify these through conducting a field level pre-job hazard analysis, checking the machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before start.

Requirements

• Must have 3+ years previous experience in on heavy civil / earthworks projects
• Excavator, Grader and Dozer operators must have finishing experience
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• Must possess valid CSTS, Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Must be willing to work a day/night rotation

Work Conditions:

• Experienced applicants that reside in Leroy, SK or surrounding areas will be given preference due to the location of this project
• 14 days on / 7 days off day/night rotational shift, 12-hour work days
• Camp based accommodation provided for non-local candidates
• Travel allowance provided from approved locations
• Work will be primarily outdoors in various weather conditions
• Benefits provided by CLAC

Additional Information:

Company Description

Ledcor Pipeline offers a unique set of pipeline services unmatched anywhere in the oil and gas industry. From pipeline construction to investigative digs and subcontractor management, we are accustomed to operating in challenging terrain, and we maintain some of the largest pipeline networks in the world. 

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

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.

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB