Equipment Operator - Reclamation

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator who enjoys tackling large-scale earthmoving projects, and being part of a productive team?

We are looking for skilled Production Excavator and Dozer Operators to join our reclamation crew this winter season.

This role focuses on high-volume production earthworks and rough grading, using heavy equipment to move material, shape landforms, and establish grades for successful site reclamation.

Ready to be part of a safety focused team? Join the Ledcor team at CNRL Albian, Fort McKay AB!

Essential Responsibilities

• Primarily operate Excavators (20 – 80 ton) and/or 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

• 3+ years’ experience operating large excavators and/or dozers
• 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 but not required
• 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

• Work is anticipated to be completed in April 2027
• 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.