Heavy Equipment Technician

Join a dedicated team that prioritizes safety, quality workmanship, and effective communication. As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you will play a crucial role in loading, hauling, and dumping materials efficiently while optimizing operational cycles. Work collaboratively with different team members but also excel in performing independently with minimal oversight. Previous experience with dozers, excavators, graders, and haul/water trucks is highly desirable.

• Operate a variety of heavy machinery effectively to meet project goals for loading, hauling, and dumping.
• Construct reliable roads in unmodified terrain while emphasizing safety.
• Load trucks in a safe and efficient manner; prepare dumps for maximum efficiency, and manage material organization for loading units.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and perform daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all tasks.
• Keep equipment in top-notch condition, promptly reporting and logging any maintenance requirements.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with team members across various functions.

• Experience in operating multiple types of heavy machinery such as dozers, excavators, graders, and haul/water trucks within a general construction, heavy civil, or mining environment is advantageous.
• Capability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing is required.
• A valid MSHA P. 48 certification with surface, metal, and non‑metal is necessary.

• This is a project‑based role with varied rotations on days, requiring 12‑hour workdays.
• Overtime compensation is available after 40 hours per week at time and a half.
• A living out allowance will be offered for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive Extended Health & Wellness Benefits will be provided.
• Work will primarily be conducted outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
• Long‑term employment opportunities are available.
• Expected start date:
  January 2026.

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services cover the entire lifespan of a mine, from facility construction to full‑scale contract mining and mine reclamation. Our diverse range of services translates into a variety of exciting projects.

Recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America, Ledcor offers a competitive total rewards package that supports your physical, mental, and financial wellness. We provide dynamic work opportunities for career growth and skill development.

Ledcor embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging qualified applicants from all backgrounds—including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, and veteran status—to apply.

Our True Blue team is enriched by individuals from various backgrounds, contributing unique perspectives and experiences. For adaptations during the hiring process, applicants are encouraged to communicate their needs via email in advance.

All candidates must demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.