Snow Plow Operator, Highway Maintenance

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Red Earth Creek; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional training

Development opportunities

Accommodations in Red Earth

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc is seeking Snowplow Operators for highway maintenance based in Red Earth, Alberta. You will operate winter equipment, clear local roads, perform routine maintenance, and maintain logs and safety records while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Preference given to candidates with Class 1 license and night-shift availability. Join a growing transportation team offering industry-leading compensation, relocation assistance, professional training, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Off-road and winter driving experience.
• Experience in highway maintenance activities such as winter maintenance and bridge maintenance.
• Willingness to work day/night shifts and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Operate spreader, plow wing, combo unit or tow plow to clear local roads as per contract requirements.
• Operate required winter equipment and maintain cleanliness of machinery.
• Record hours, safety and fuel reports; review route maps and application rates.
• Perform pre/post inspection checks and log fuel and fluids.
• Report defects to Foreman/Superintendent and submit daily/weekly reports.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Off-road winter driving

Highway maintenance experience

Day/night shifts

On-call readiness

Good communication

Job description

LaPrairie Works Inc. is a diversified and growing transportation specialist. We come with over 40 years of operating experience in Western Canada. We provide expertise in highway and bridge maintenance, slope stabilization, and environmental remediation. 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 hire Snowplow Operators, Highway Maintenance based in Red Earth, Alberta.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Operation of spreader, plow wing, combo unit or tow plow in a safe and efficient manner to carry out the clearing of local roads as per the contract requirements.
• Operate required specialized winter equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the equipment and conduct any routine maintenance, including performing minor repairs as needed.
• Review and understand route maps and application rates.
• Complete/ maintain accurate hours of service records, safety reports, and fuel reports.
• Observe and uphold HSE fundamentals.
• Responsible for pre & post inspection check of equipment and track in log book.
• Report any equipment defects or maintenance issues to Foreman/Superintendent.
• Responsible for checking and refilling equipment fuels and fluids to required specs.
• Track any refueling or top ups in inspection log.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports (daily, weekly, etc.).
• Actively participate in the compliance of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience with off-road & winter driving.
• Experience in highway maintenance activities, such as winter maintenance, surface repairs, roadside and bridge maintenance.
• Ability to work day/night shifts and be on-call.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 license.
• Driver’s abstract in good standing.
• First Aid Training.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Dedicated work ethic and ability to work day shifts, night shifts, and on-call.

Preference will be given to candidates that hold a valid Class 1 license and are able to work night shifts.

LaPrairie Works Inc provides:

• Industry-leading compensation and benefits
• relocation assistance
• professional training
• development opportunities
• supportive, dynamic, proactive work environment
• accommodations in Red Earth, Alberta