Equipment Operator

LaPrairie Group; Hanna; Vor Ort; CAD 30.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Professional training

Development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

LaPrairie Works Inc., based in Hanna, Alberta, is seeking an Equipment Operator to manage winter maintenance and highway work using spreaders, plows and other heavy equipment. The role requires operating various winter machines, performing routine maintenance, and keeping accurate logs and reports.

Responsibilities include reviewing routes, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring timely completion of daily tasks.

Qualifikationen

• Valid driver’s license preferred (Class 1); Class 3 acceptable.
• Experience in winter/highway maintenance.
• Ability to work day/night shifts and be on‑call.
• First aid training.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Aufgaben

• Operate spreader, plow wing, combo unit or tow plow to clear local roads per contract.
• Operate required winter equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Review route maps and application rates.
• Maintain accurate hours of service, safety and fuel reports.
• Observe HSE fundamentals and ISO 9001:2015 QA practices.
• Complete pre- and post-inspection checks and log fuel and issues.
• Report defects to Foreman/Superintendent.
• Submit daily/weekly reports as required.

Kenntnisse

Off-road driving

Winter driving

Highway maintenance

Shift work

On-call readiness

Communication skills

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Jobbeschreibung

LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure 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 hire an Equipment Operator to be based in Hanna, AB.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operation of spreader, plow wing, combo unit or tow plow in a safe and efficient manner to carry out the clearing of local roads as per the contract requirements.
• Operate required specialized winter equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the equipment and conduct any routine maintenance, including performing minor repairs as needed.
• Review and understand route maps and application rates.
• Complete/ maintain accurate hours of service records, safety reports, and fuel reports.
• Observe and uphold HSE fundamentals.
• Responsible for pre & post inspection check of equipment and track in log book.
• Report any equipment defects or maintenance issues to Foreman/Superintendent.
• Responsible for checking and refilling equipment fuels and fluids to required specs.
• Track any refueling or top ups in inspection log.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports (daily, weekly, etc.).
• Actively participate in the compliance of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance System.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills:

• Experience with off-road & winter driving.
• Experience in highway maintenance activities, such as winter maintenance, surface repairs, roadside and bridge maintenance.
• Ability to work day/night shifts and be on-call.

• A valid Class 1 driver’s license is preferred, although a valid Class 3 license is acceptable.

• Driver’s abstract in good standing.
• First Aid Training.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

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