Paver Operator – Highways Construction

Description

You are a safety-conscious Paver Operator with previous highway construction experience. You will be running CAT model pavers alongside our Highway Construction crew on various road building projects throughout Alberta. You are a team player who ensures the well-being of others and lends a hand where needed.

Discover what it’s like to work with Ledcor by clicking the link below. Take the next step in your career by joining a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and safety, apply today to join the Highway Construction team on various project across Alberta.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-trip/walk-around safety inspection
• Operate all functions and controls of the paver in coordination with the pickup machine safely with an emphasis on workmanship.
• Work closely with screed man and the rest of the crew to ensure paving operations keep moving in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure correct application of the asphalt from hopper to augers
• Perform routine equipment maintenance

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of previous experience operating pavers on a highway construction sites
• Successful completion of drug and alcohol testing is mandatory
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract are required
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices in daily work activities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision

Work Conditions:

• This is a field-based position from May to November 2025
• Flexibility to work on projects throughout Alberta is required
• Shift rotations involve 10-14-hour workdays, including nights and overtime
• A living-out allowance of $140 per day is provided
• Preference is given to candidates with an RV or trailer, as a camp area with hookups is provided

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.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

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.

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