Boom Truck Driver

LaPrairie Group of Companies; City of Lloydminster; On-site; USD 35,607 - 64,093; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Boom Truck Drivers to join their dynamic team in Lloydminster. This full-time role involves operating winch and Boom Trucks, ensuring safety and compliance while transporting various commodities. Candidates should possess a valid Class 1 Driver’s License and have experience in equipment hauling with a strong commitment to safety culture. Join a family-owned company that values teamwork and offers a supportive work environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of heavy hauling and rigging services across Western Canada and beyond.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of on/off highway driving experience required.
• Must be a certified Boom Truck Operator with valid Class 1 license.

Responsibilities

• Operate winch and Boom Trucks to transport and hoist commodities.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and maintain equipment cleanliness.

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 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:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

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

Skills and Requirements:

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