Trailer Operator

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstan Hauling in Grande Prairie, Alberta is seeking a Trailer Operator to join its growing logistics team. The role requires operating hydraulic platform trailers and multi‑wheel hammock trailers, loading/unloading cargo, and maintaining safety and schedules.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of trailer experience, a valid Class 5 license with a clean abstract (CDL assets considered), and the willingness for potential long-haul trips and shift work.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Commercial Driver’s License would be considered an asset.
• 3–5 years operating hydraulic platform trailers and multi‑wheel hammock trailers.
• Experience loading/offloading cargo with trailer hydraulic suspension systems.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Availability for rotational shifts, including days and nights; long haul if required.

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; report deficiencies.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment as required.
• Adhere to daily schedules set out by Dispatch and complete daily paperwork accurately.
• Adhere to transportation regulations and local laws in effect in jurisdictions traveled.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck; access and navigate customer worksites.
• Follow company and customer safety rules; communicate effectively.

Skills

Class 5 license

Clean driver’s abstract

3–5 years trailer experience

Experience with hydraulic platform

Border crossing eligibility

Pre-employment drug screen

Job description

CAPSTAN Hauling, a diversified, trucking company (a member of LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies) is recruiting for Trailer Operator to join its growing, logistics team in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

LaPrairie Group of Companies (LAPRAIRIE) is a family-owned group of companies that provides full-service crane and rigging, heavy hauling, highway and bridge maintenance, civil construction, fleet maintenance and industrial mineral mining and distribution services to customers across Western Canada and Northeastern USA. The 100% Canadian family-owned group of companies' services customers through their various subsidiaries, including, LaPrairie Crane, Northland Fleet Services, Entrec Alberta, Capstan Hauling, LaPrairie Works, LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services, and Canadian Silica Industries.

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.