Heavy Equipment Operator – Term

Posted on: May 21, 2026
Posted by: Leduc County

Summary

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Heavy Equipment Operator – Term to join our Thorsby team. Reporting to the Foreman – West, this exciting opportunity operates single and tandem axle trucks, graders, front-end loaders, and other medium and heavy weight construction equipment to support the maintenance of county roads and municipal infrastructure. The Heavy Equipment Operator is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Operates heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with snowplow and wing attachments, graders, excavators, and front-end loaders, performing various road maintenance functions in the summer and snow and ice removal in the winter months.
    • Services and performs minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
    • Logs hours and complies with the Traffic Safety Act.
    • Performs various labourer duties as required.
  • Hauls and unloads various types of materials, gravel, earth, asphalt, water, and road equipment in designated areas for maintenance and construction as required.
  • Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
  • Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

What you need to succeed

Must-have

  • A high school diploma.
  • Valid Class 3 Alberta Driver’s License.
  • Three years of trucking experience or tandem axle plow/sand truck or other heavy equipment operation.

Nice to have

Class 1 Alberta Driver’s License.

Job Type

Temporary full-time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$31.61 and $39.50

Closing Date

May 26, 2026
Posting ID: 38444