Low Bed Operator

laprairiegroup; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in highway maintenance is seeking a Low Bed Operator for their Grimshaw operations. The role involves operating multi-axle low bed trucks, ensuring safety and compliance, and performing equipment maintenance. Candidates must have a valid Class 1 license and relevant driving experience. Join a team committed to quality and safety in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years on/off highway driving experience required.
• Experience with lowbed truck operating and equipment hauling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and compliance to procedures.
• Operate and haul customer commodities with low bed trucks.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Valid Class 1 driver’s license

First Aid Training

Job description

Join to apply for the Low Bed Operator role at LaPrairie Group of Companies .

LaPrairie Works Inc ., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, provides highway and bridge maintenance, civil construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions.

We are looking to fill the role of Low Bed Operator for our Alberta - Grimshaw - Highway Maintenance Operations, reporting to the Grimshaw Superintendent.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures.
• Operate and haul customer commodities with various multi-axle configurations including low bed trucks.
• Responsible for pre & post inspection check of equipment and track in log book.
• Reports any equipment defects or maintenance issues to Foreman / Superintendent.
• Responsible for checking and refilling equipment fuels and fluids to required specs.
• Tracks any refueling or tops in inspection log.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment. Maintains tidiness within the equipment.
• Prepares and submits necessary reports (daily, weekly, etc.).
• Performs other duties that may be required from time to time.
• Actively participate in the compliance of the ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Assurance System.

Required Skills

• Experience with off-road & winter driving.
• Ability to work day / night shifts and be on-call.
• Valid Class 1 driver’s license.
• Acceptable drivers abstract (5 years minimum).
• First Aid Training.
• 3-5 years on / off highway driving experience.
• Must have lowbed truck operating and equipment hauling 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.