Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

A leading company in highway maintenance seeks an Equipment Operator for operations in Alberta. The role involves ensuring safe work practices, equipment maintenance, and adherence to operational directives. Candidates with solid HSE practices and relevant equipment operation experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment operations including tractor-trailers, snowplow trucks, maintenance graders.
• Experience in highway maintenance and construction activities.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and compliance with procedures.
• Receive directions from site foreman regarding operations.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and ensure work site tidiness.

Skills

Equipment operations experience

Highway maintenance activities

Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license

Ability to work shifts

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 ofEquipment Operatorfor Alberta – Oyen (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
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license preferred
• Ability to work day and night shifts
• Demonstrated initiative with solid HSE fundamentals and a sound work ethic

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.