Seasonal Operator – Highway Maintenance

Ledcor

Seasonal operator maintaining Alaska Highway roads for Ledcor, a diversified infrastructure construction and maintenance company. Operating snowplows and heavy equipment across Northern Canada in demanding weather conditions.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeFort Nelson • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$31 - CA$38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy equipment such as snowplow trucks and wheel loaders while maintaining safety and efficiency in physically demanding outdoor environments. Capable of adapting to varying weather conditions and shift work requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Snowplow Truck OperationWheel Loader OperationValid Class 1 Or Class 3 Driver’s LicensePre-Employment Drug And Alcohol TestingPhysically Demanding Tasks

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationCrack SealingPothole RepairBridge CleaningSignage CleaningHazard Remediation

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityTeamwork

Industry Keywords

Alaska Highways MaintenanceShift WorkOn-Call WorkNight Shifts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment as required
Maintain the Alaska Highways year-round
Assist with labourer duties including crack sealing, pothole repair, bridge and signage cleaning, and hazard remediation
Work outside in all weather conditions
Respond to varying weather patterns through shift work, on-call work, and night shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
Valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement
Clear 3-year driver’s abstract
Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset
Ability to work shift, on-call, and night shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Year-round employment with contracts lasting up to three years
Industry leading wages
Excellent training
Benefits and RSPs provided by CLAC union
Career growth potential with advancement opportunities
Camp provided in remote locations
Potential additional incentives including travel and accommodation allowances for remote, site-based positions
Extended health and dental coverage
Vision care
Disability insurance
Life insurance coverage
Mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program
Competitive retirement package