Description
Are you a skilled Heavy Duty Forklift Operator looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a major industrial project? At Ledcor, we take pride in safety and quality, and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our team for a major expansion project in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
Join the True Blue Ledcor team!
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Essential Responsibilities
- Operate a 70,000 lb capacity forklift to safely move, load, unload, and position heavy materials and equipment
- Complete daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues or safety concerns
- Follow lift plans, load charts, and site safety procedures during all material handling activities
- Work with spotters and site personnel to safely execute material movements
- Load and unload trucks, organize laydown areas, and support project logistics
- Maintain equipment logs and required documentation
- Adhere to all Ledcor, client, and regulatory safety standards
Requirements
- Experience operating high-capacity forklifts; experience with 70,000 lb capacity equipment is preferred
- Valid forklift certification / ticket
- Strong understanding of heavy-load handling and industrial site safety practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial or construction environment
- Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing
- Valid issued government photo Identification
- Project-specific online orientations must be completed
Work Conditions
- 10 days on, 4 days off rotational schedule
- Extended health benefits provided through CLAC
- Weekly payment of wages
- Work in all weather conditions year-round and willing to lend a hand where needed
- Candidates must reside in the Greater Edmonton Region
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.
., Fort Saskatchewan, AB
