Equipment Operator - Roadbuilding and Reclamation

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Jul 23, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Operate heavy equipment including excavators and dozers for road building and reclamation activities. Perform excavation, grading, and material handling while adhering to strict safety policies and production targets.

Job details

We're looking for experienced Equipment Operators to join our team on a road building and reclamation project in Fort McMurray, Alberta. If you prioritize safety, take pride in quality work, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd like to hear from you. Essential Responsibilities: Primarily operate Excavators (20 – 80 ton) and Dozers (D6 – D10) Operate other equipment such as a grader, water truck and roller packer as required Perform excavation, grading, loading, material handling, and earthmoving activities Set up dumps for optimal cycle times, windrow, striping and separating of organized materials for the loading units Perform pre-trip inspections and complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities Work collaboratively with crew members to meet production and quality targets Adhere to all Ledcor and project safety policies, procedures, and site requirements Qualifications: At least 3 years’ experience operating dozers, excavators and other equipment Previous experience in road building, reclamation work or mining are highly preferred Experience using GPS machine control systems is preferred Fine grading experience is considered an asset Must be available for day / night shifts Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing Valid driver’s license Ground Disturbance Level 2 certification CSTS 09, Common Safety Orientation (CSO) or OSSA Basic Safety Orientation (BSO) Work Conditions 14 days on and 7 days off, working 12 hours per day Camp accommodations Travel allowance provided Extended Health & Wellness Benefits provided by CLAC Alberta 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment and a valid driver's license. Must possess Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS 09, and CSO/BSO certifications.