Winch Tractor Driver

Total Oilfield Rentals Partnership; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Oilfield Rentals (TOR) is seeking a Winch Tractor Driver to transport equipment safely for oil and gas projects from our Fort McMurray base. You will operate winch tractors and wheel/offset trailers in compliance with regulations and internal procedures, performing routine inspections and coordinating with dispatch.

The role requires a Class 1 licence, extensive experience with winch tractors and heavy equipment, and a willingness to work long hours including weekends to meet schedule

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class 1 driver’s license.
• Extensive experience operating winch tractors and related trailers.
• Experience with heavy oilfield equipment is required.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and complete paperwork.
• Hook up, deck, and secure loads; manage rig components and rental gear.
• Coordinate with dispatch for directions and schedule adherence.
• Ensure safe operation of winch tractors and heavy equipment; supervise swamper when present.
• Maintain unit and adherence to manufacturer specs and safety policies.

Skills

Class 1 driver's licence

Winch tractor operation

Heavy equipment experience

Willing to work long hours

Job description

Total Oilfield Rentals (TOR) offers rental and transportation of drilling, completion and production equipment to the oil and natural gas industry throughout Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. Our mission is to exceed customer expectations by supplying superior rental equipment, transportation services and product support.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Branch Manager, Winch Tractor Driver are responsible for the safe and professional transportation of equipment in compliance with company and customer policies and procedures as well as government regulation. The driver must be in possession of a valid Class 1 driver’s license and well as all required training certificates. The driver will utilize the unit as for hauling loads within the manufacturer’s specification for both off road and legal on road.

Work Location: This is a full-time position based out of our Fort McMurray branch

Time Commitment

This role is subject to Federal Hours of Service regulations. You may be required from time to time to work outside these hours as the need arises and is subject to manager approval. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.

Summary of Duties (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):

• Checks the oil and starts the truck for warm up
• Completes a pre, post and en route trip inspection as well as associated paperwork
• Contacts dispatch to ensure clear directions
• Hooks up and decks off the trailer
• Chains up the truck if muddy or icy
• Loading and chaining down loads (e.g. rig components, rental equipment)
• Pulling the winch line Lifting 3’ x 10’ planking Doing some 2” and 3” pipe handling
• Accessing and exiting the truck deck
• Rig up the Texas rigging
• Ensures the safety of surrounding workers
• Training and guidance of swamper
• Organizes work on lease operation
• Organizes loads
• Haul specific loads off the lease and/or reload on other units
• Liaises with customer\'s onsite representative as required.
• Maintenance requirements of the unit
• Ensures the safe operation of the unit and equipment as per manufacturer’s specs
• Other related duties as required
• Must have valid Class 1 driver\'s license
• Demonstrated ability, with extensive experience operating winch tractor, wheeler trailer and scissor neck trailers
• Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment within the oil and gas industry
• Willingness to work long hours including weekends

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous Employee Stock Savings Plan – 150% employer match contribution
• Committed to employee advancement and education

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Total Oilfield Rentals is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Total Oilfield Rentals, please visit our website www.totalenergy.ca