Snowplow Operator, Highway Maintenance

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Town of Grimshaw; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc, a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, seeks Snowplow Operators based in Grimshaw, AB to perform snow removal and highway maintenance across Western Canada. You will operate winter equipment, maintain vehicles, and complete required safety and log reports in a timely manner.

Ideal candidates have experience with off-road/winter driving, highway maintenance, and hold a valid Class 1 or 3 license with a clean driver’s abstract.

Qualifications

• Experience with off-road and winter driving.
• Experience in highway maintenance activities (winter maintenance, surface/roadside/bridge maintenance).
• Ability to work day/night shifts and be on-call.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 license with a good driver’s abstract.
• First Aid Training.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate spreader, plow wing, combo unit or tow plow to clear local roads.
• Operate required winter equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Review route maps and application rates.
• Submit daily/weekly reports and logs.
• Follow HSE fundamentals and ISO 9001:2015 QA processes.
• Inspect equipment before and after shifts and log findings.
• Refuel and monitor fluids to required specs and track top-ups.
• Report defects to Foreman/Superintendent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Off-road driving

Winter driving

Highway maintenance

Day/night shifts

On-call availability

Valid license

First Aid

Job description

LaPrairie Works Inc, a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, provides highway and bridge maintenance, civil 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.

We are looking to hire Snowplow Operators, Highway Maintenance Operations to be based in Grimshaw, AB.

Roles 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.

Required Skills:

• 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.

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