Excavator Operator

laprairie; Hamlet of Clairmont; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc. in Clairmont, Alberta is hiring Excavator Operators for full-time roles. You will operate excavators, loaders, and related gear on road and bridge projects, ensuring safe work procedures and daily reporting. Must have valid licenses and flexibility in schedule.

We offer competitive compensation and an industry-leading health and welfare benefits package. Open to candidates with experience in heavy equipment operations and bridge construction assets are a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, crawler dozers, loaders, graders or similar.
• Demonstrated initiative with strong HSE fundamentals and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and follow procedures.
• Receive directions from the manager for daily tasks and priorities.
• Perform pre- and post-inspection checks and log inspections.
• Record equipment data accurately in logs and reports.
• Report equipment defects to maintenance.
• Fuel and top up fluids as required and log usage.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment and housekeeping at sites.
• Prepare and submit daily operation reports.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Clear communication

Safety mindset / HSE

Education

Valid driver's license Class 5 (non-GDL)

Class 1 license (asset)

Job description

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.

LaPrairie Works Inc. is currently recruiting Excavator Operators to join its team in Clairmont, Alberta.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures
• Receive and execute directions from manager regarding day-to-day operations and tasks
• Pre-& post inspection checks of the equipment
• Maintain accurate records in equipment log
• Report any defects found on equipment
• 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 reported in the inspection log
• Assist in the maintenance works of the equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping practices at worksites and on equipment
• Prepare and submit required daily reports
• Perform other functions such as manual labour, as required by operational needs and priorities

The ideal candidate has the following:

• Previous experience with heavy equipment operations such as excavators, crawler dozers, loaders, graders and/or other related equipment
• Experience with bridge construction projects would be considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License, non-GDL, with clean abstract
• Class 1 driver’s license is a definite asset
• Open to flexible work schedules
• Demonstrated initiative with solid HSE fundamentals and a sound work ethic
• Ability to communicate clearly

This is a full-time position, with competitive compensation and an industry-leading health & welfare benefits package.