Equipment Operator

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Hanna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highway maintenance company is expanding operations in Alberta and seeks an Equipment Operator. Responsibilities include ensuring safe operations and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have experience with highway maintenance equipment and possess a valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license. The position offers industry-leading compensation and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Professional training

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment operations including tractor‑trailers and snowplow trucks.
• Ability to perform various highway maintenance activities.
• A valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and compliance to operating procedures.
• Receive directions from site foreman and assist in maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness around site and equipment.

Skills

Experience in equipment operations including tractor‑trailers

Experience with snowplow trucks

Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license

Ability to work day and night shifts

Solid HSE fundamentals

Job description

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 expand our highway maintenance operations areas and are preparing a response to an RFP announced by the Provincial Government for a highway maintenance contract in Eastern and Central Alberta.

As such, LaPrairie Works is in search for applications to fill the role of Equipment Operator for Alberta – Hanna (CMA 519) - Highway Maintenance Operations.

The selected candidates will be hired should LaPrairie Works be successful in procuring the contract for this area.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures
• Receive directions from site foreman regarding day to day operations and tasks
• Responsible for and/or assists in fueling and filling all the fluids in the equipment to the right level. Quantity of fuel and fluids must be written and reported in the inspection log.
• Assists in the maintenance works of the equipment.
• Maintain tidiness around site and equipment.

Required Skills

• Experience in equipment operations including tractor‑trailers, snowplow trucks with sanders, maintenance graders, and/or other highway maintenance / construction equipment.
• Experience and ability to perform various highway maintenance activities including highway maintenance labour work, road and bridge maintenance, and other construction activities.
• A valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license.
• Ability to work day and night shifts.
• Demonstrated initiative with solid HSE fundamentals and a sound work ethic.

LaPrairie Works Inc provides Industry‑leading compensation and benefits, professional training, and development opportunities and all within a supportive, dynamic, and proactive work environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.