Trailer Operator

laprairie; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTREC Alberta Ltd. in Fort McMurray, AB, is seeking a full-time Trailer Operator to operate hydraulic platform trailers and related equipment. The role involves escorting oversize loads, performing pre-operational checks, and adhering to schedules and safety standards.

The candidate should have a Class 5 license with a clean driving record, 3–5 years’ experience with hydraulic platform and hammock trailers, and be willing to work nights, overtime, and long-haul trips across borders as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• 3–5 years’ experience operating hydraulic platform trailers and multi-wheel hammock trailers with steering dollies.
• Experience loading/offloading cargo with trailer hydraulic suspension system.
• Willing to work rotational shifts, including days and nights.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Able to travel long-haul and cross-border into the USA.
• Pass pre-employment and drug/alcohol screening.
• Able to access and navigate customer work sites and adapt to daily changes to site scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and configure hydraulic platform trailers and multi wheel hammock trailers with steering dollies.
• Operate Pilot Truck to escort oversize loads.
• Conduct and record pre-operational checks on equipment and report deficiencies.
• Adhere to schedules set by Dispatch and local regulations.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck.
• Follow safety rules and customer site requirements.

Skills

Class 5 license

Clean driver’s abstract

Hydraulic platform trailers

Hammock trailers

Steering dollies

Long-haul travel

Job description

ENTREC Alberta, a diversified trucking company (a member of by LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies), is currently recruiting for a full-time Trailer Operator to join our team in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

ENTREC Alberta Ltd. is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and safety for the best transportation experience. We are dedicated to achieving maximum efficiency and productivity to support our mission and vision of being a proven leader in specialized over-weight, over-sized cargo hauling and jack & slide services providing the highest quality service, safety, value, and integrity resulting in customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Operate and configure hydraulic platform trailers and multi wheel hammock trailers with steering dollies.
• Operate Pilot Truck to escort oversize loads.
• Conduct and record pre-operational checks on equipment. Report all deficiencies to Dispatch, and Maintenance for follow up and repairs.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment as required.
• Adhere to daily schedules set out by Dispatch.
• Complete and submit daily paperwork requirements accurately and on time.
• Adhere to commercial transportation regulations and local laws in effect in jurisdictions we travel in.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck.
• Ability to access and navigate customer work sites and adapt to daily changes to site scope of work.
• Adhere to company and customer safety rules and requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Perform other duties as assigned/required by Dispatch/Management.

Skills and Requirements

• Must hold a valid Class 5 license with a clean driver's abstract. (Commercial Driver's License would be considered and asset).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years operating hydraulic platform trailers and multi wheel hammock trailers with steering dollies.
• Must have experience loading/offloading cargo with the trailer hydraulic suspension system.
• Availability to work rotational shifts, including days and nights.
• Availability to work overtime as required.
• Availability to be away from home for extended periods (long haul).Ability to pass pre-employment and drug and alcohol screening.
  
• Ability to access and navigate customer work sites and adapt to daily changes to site scope of work.
• Ability to cross international Borders (long haul loads into or out of the USA), would be considered an asset.