Boom Truck Driver

laprairiegroup; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Boom Truck Drivers with experience in lowbed and winch truck operations. This full-time role involves operating specialized trucks to transport various commodities while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class 1 Driver’s License, a certification as a Boom Truck Operator, and a strong background in on/off highway driving. Join a family-owned company that values safety and teamwork, and be part of a dynamic environment in the Lloydminster area, where your skills will contribute to essential transportation services across Western Canada.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License and certified Boom Truck Operator required.
• 3-5 years of experience in on/off highway driving and equipment hauling.

Responsibilities

• Operate winch truck and Boom Truck for loading and unloading equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and maintain a clean truck.

Skills

Class 1 Driver’s License

Boom Truck Operation

On/Off Highway Driving

Equipment Hauling

Winch Truck Operation

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Job description

CAPSTAN Hauling, a diversified trucking company (acquired by LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies) is recruiting full-time Boom Truck Drivers with lowbed and winch truck operating experience, who are local to the Lloydminster, Alberta area.

LaPrairie Group of Companies (LAPRAIRIE) is a family-owned group of companies that provides full-service crane and rigging, heavy hauling, highway and bridge maintenance, civil construction, fleet maintenance and industrial mineral mining and distribution services to customers across Western Canada and Northeastern USA.

Responsibilities

• Operate a winch truck to winch load and unload equipment as required.
• Haul customer commodities with various multi-axle trailer configurations, including lowbed trucks.
• Operate a Boom Truck to hoist and transport commodities.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and complete daily inspection reports.
• Adhere to Hours of Service and Logbook Regulations.
• Adhere to daily schedules set out by Dispatch & Supervisors.
• Complete daily paperwork / reporting accurately and on time.
• Promote safety culture and adhere to HSE policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck.
• Report all equipment repairs and maintenance requests to the Shop lead and Dispatch.

Skills And Requirements

• Must hold a valid Class 1 Driver’s License.
• Must be a certified Boom Truck Operator.
• 3-5 years on/off highway driving experience.
• Must have equipment hauling experience.
• Must have winch and lowbed truck operating experience.
• Must have experience pulling 32-to-48-wheel Trailer configurations.
• Availability to work rotational shifts, including days and nights.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Solid communication skills and ability to work in a team setting and alone as required.
• Ability to navigate work sites and adapt to daily changes in scopes of work.
• Acceptable drivers abstract (5 years minimum).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad