Heavy Haul Platform Trailer Operator — Precision in Motion

Barnhart Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Permanent full-time

ROSP 5% match

Healthcare after 90 days

Paid time off

Care and community service

Advanced equipment

Career growth

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Barnhart Canada in Calgary hires a Trailer Operator to move and position heavy loads across North America, operating conventional and hydraulic trailers, and ensuring safety and accuracy on every move.

You will read transport plans, assemble equipment, perform inspections, secure loads, and work with field teams to deliver complex projects. A Class 5 license and 1–3 years of trailer experience are required, with ongoing safety training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving abstract.
• 1–3 years of experience operating trailers and/or hydraulic platform trailers.
• Strong commitment to safe equipment operation and transportation practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand transport plans to safely and effectively execute assigned moves.
• Assemble, configure, and prepare heavy haul and hydraulic trailer systems for transport operations.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and regularly inspect equipment to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Verify loads are properly secured and remain within equipment load limits before and during transportation.
• Operate conventional and hydraulic platform trailers during simple and complex transport projects.
• Pilot over-dimensional loads when required.
• Participate in and contribute to toolbox talks and daily safety meetings.
• Maintain a high level of awareness and concentration while operating equipment in dynamic environments.
• Communicate effectively with team members, customers, and project personnel.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and troubleshooting as needed.
• Support additional transportation and project-related activities as assigned.

Skills

Class 5 license

Trailer operation

Safety conscious

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Barnhart Canada in Calgary hires a Trailer Operator to move and position heavy loads across North America, operating conventional and hydraulic trailers, and ensuring safety and accuracy on every move.

You will read transport plans, assemble equipment, perform inspections, secure loads, and work with field teams to deliver complex projects. A Class 5 license and 1–3 years of trailer experience are required, with ongoing safety training and benefits.