Crusher Crew Labourer

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Camp Labourer in the Crusher Crew, where you will play a vital role in maintaining safety and efficiency in heavy equipment operations. This position involves hands-on work with aggregate crushing equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards while supporting daily production goals. Ideal candidates are physically capable, adaptable, and ready to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in civil construction. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy and crushing equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of aggregate crushing equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and compliance with procedures.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and conduct inspections.
• Perform manual labor and maintain cleanliness at worksites.

Skills

Operating heavy and crushing equipment

Knowledge of aggregate crushing equipment

Understanding of heavy equipment maintenance

Manual labor capability

Flexibility for various shifts

Willingness to travel

Job description

LaPrairie Works Inc - Camp Labourer – Crusher Crew

LaPrairie Works Inc., a leader in highway and bridge maintenance and civil construction in Alberta, is hiring a Camp Labourer – Crusher Crew to join our new concrete and aggregate division in Slave Lake, Alberta.

The Camp Labourer is responsible for assisting the Crusher Crew with maintaining heavy and crushing equipment safely and efficiently to meet daily production targets, while ensuring full compliance with safety and operating procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure safe work operations and full compliance with operating procedures.
2. Receive instructions from the site foreman regarding daily tasks.
3. Pick up fallen rocks from the crusher area using a shovel.
4. Assist in debris cleanup and disposal.
5. Support other workers with cleanup and maintenance tasks.
6. Maintain the area and yard cleanliness.
7. Assist in equipment maintenance and proper parking of equipment.
8. Conduct walk-around inspections to identify defects and report issues.
9. Ensure equipment is clean and free of debris; remove garbage after use.
10. Perform pre- and post-inspection checks and maintain accurate logs.
11. Assist with fueling and fluid level checks, reporting quantities in logs.
12. Maintain good housekeeping practices at worksites and on equipment.
13. Prepare and submit daily reports.
14. Perform manual labor as required by operational needs.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience operating heavy and crushing equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of aggregate crushing equipment such as jaw and cone crushers is an asset.
• Understanding of heavy equipment maintenance practices.
• Physically capable of manual labor and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel and work at multiple locations.

LaPrairie Works Inc. is a diversified and growing highway maintenance and civil construction specialist with over 40 years of experience in Western Canada. We are committed to innovation and environmental stewardship, managing long-term contracts within provincial and federal jurisdictions.