Wheel Loader Operator | Gravel & Heavy Equipment

LaPrairie Group; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation and bene

Professional training and development

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc. – Carwald Division is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator based in Slave Lake, AB. The role involves operating a wheel loader, following site foreman directions, and ensuring safety per OEM guidelines.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, keep logs, assist with fueling, and help with maintenance. The position requires early starts and flexibility for extended hours and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating wheel loaders or heavy equipment.
• Experience loading gravel trucks is required.
• Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance with operating procedures.
• Receive directions from site foreman for day-to-day operations.
• Operate loader safely according to OEM recommendations.
• Perform pre- and post-inspection checks of equipment.
• Maintain accurate records in the equipment log.
• Assist with fueling and maintaining fluid levels to required specifications.
• Record fuel and fluid quantities in the inspection log.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping on worksites and equipment.
• Prepare and submit daily reports.
• Perform other functions as needed.

Skills

Loader operation

Gravel truck loading

Safety compliance

Multitasking

Flexible hours

Job description

LaPrairie Works Inc. – Carwald Division is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator based in Slave Lake, AB. The role involves operating a wheel loader, following site foreman directions, and ensuring safety per OEM guidelines.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, keep logs, assist with fueling, and help with maintenance. The position requires early starts and flexibility for extended hours and weekends as needed.