Excavator Operator

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Hamlet of Clairmont; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc. in Clairmont, Alberta, is recruiting Excavator Operators to join our team. The role focuses on safe operation, daily tasks, and equipment inspections in a heavy equipment environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, and graders; bridge construction experience is a plus; valid licenses and flexibility are valued for this full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with heavy equipment operations such as excavators, crawler dozers, loaders, graders is required.
• Experience with bridge construction projects is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 fueling and filling all fluids to the right levels and logging quantities.
• Assist in maintenance of the equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping at worksites and on equipment.
• Prepare and submit required daily reports.
• Perform other functions such as manual labour as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

Initiative

Safety awareness

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.