Heavy Equipment Operator

LaPrairie Group; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation and bene

Professional training and development

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc. – Carwald Division is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator based in Slave Lake, AB. The role involves operating a wheel loader, following site foreman directions, and ensuring safety per OEM guidelines.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, keep logs, assist with fueling, and help with maintenance. The position requires early starts and flexibility for extended hours and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating wheel loaders or heavy equipment.
• Experience loading gravel trucks is required.
• Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance with operating procedures.
• Receive directions from site foreman for day-to-day operations.
• Operate loader safely according to OEM recommendations.
• Perform pre- and post-inspection checks of equipment.
• Maintain accurate records in the equipment log.
• Assist with fueling and maintaining fluid levels to required specifications.
• Record fuel and fluid quantities in the inspection log.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping on worksites and equipment.
• Prepare and submit daily reports.
• Perform other functions as needed.

Skills

Loader operation

Gravel truck loading

Safety compliance

Multitasking

Flexible hours

Job description

LaPrairie Works Inc. – Carwald Division, a member of the LaPrairie Group of Companies, delivers redi-mix concrete and specialty aggregate solutions throughout Alberta. For over 65 years, Carwald has supplied high-quality materials and admixtures that help build and sustain Alberta’s infrastructure. With modern mixers, pumpers, and reliable delivery services, we provide efficient and dependable support across the province while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, service, and operational excellence.

We are looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator, to be based in Slave Lake, AB.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures.

• Receive directions from site foreman regarding day-to-day operations and tasks.
• Operate loader in a safe manner as per OEM recommendations.

• Pre & post inspection checks of the equipment.
• Maintain accurate records in equipment log.
• Assist with fueling equipment and maintaining all fluid levels to required specifications.
• Ensure fuel and fluid quantities are accurately recorded 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 needed.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in loading Gravel trucks is required
• Experience operating a Wheel Loader is a must.
• Early morning start is a must.
• Arrive early and be ready for work.
• Ability to multi task is a must, as this position is fast paced and time sensitive to keep gravel trucks on delivery schedule.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

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