Winch Truck Driver

Ketek Group Inc; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

RRSP matching

Flexible vacation

Retention bonus

Family-run

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Ketek Group Inc. in Canada is seeking a Winch Truck Driver to operate company tractors, trailers and winch trucks, hauling equipment and parts to client sites across Western Canada. The role emphasizes safety, load securement, and adherence to regulatory requirements, with potential for varying shifts and compliance with weather and road conditions. The position requires a Class 1 licence with air brake endorsement and a minimum of three years in heavy-haul/oil-field trucking.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence with air brake endorsement.
• Clean commercial driver’s abstract.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a heavy-haul truck driver.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Oil Field Truck Driver.
• Able to read, write and speak English at a functional level for job-related information.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip, inter-trip and post-trip inspections, maintenance checks, tire chains, and minor repairs.
• Load and secure cargo safely for transportation, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Operate winch truck, semi truck and flat-bed trailer to transport materials to client sites.
• Maintain clear daily logs and documentation; communicate with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Air brake endorsement

Clean abstract

English proficiency

Heavy-haul

Oil field trucking

Load securement

Time management

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

WHY JOIN US?!

• 100% Employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Competitive wages and flexible vacation
• Retention Bonus
• Family-operated business
• Flexible shift options available.

Ketek Group Inc:

From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region’s oil and gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors.

Position Background:

The Winch Truck Driver operates Company’s commercial vehicle fleet to transport parts, equipment and materials, whilst adhering to all applicable provincial and federal transportation regulations. The Winch Truck Driver must be adaptable to changing weather and road conditions, and be conscientious of safety implications at all times. For the purposes of this document, 'Company' refers to Ketek Group Inc. and all its subsidiaries.

Core Duties:

Pre/Post Trip

• Responsible for performing pre-trip, inter-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and adjustments,preventive maintenance, tire chain-ups, and minor on-road repairs as needed.
• Properly load and secure each commodity to allow for safe transportation.
• Complete daily logs/ELD/paperwork.

Transportation of Goods/Equipment

• Safe and reliable operation of tractors and trailers.
• Pick-up and delivery of Company equipment to/from head Office and Branch Operations to/ fromclient sites located throughout Western Canada.
• Operate winch truck, semi truck and flat-bed trailer to safely and efficiently transport materials.
• Ability to haul various types of equipment such as over-dimensional loads, tracked construction equipment, jobsite materials and various sizes of piping.
• Responsible for the proper loading and securing of each commodity to prevent movement andallow for safe transportation of materials.

Other Duties

• Responsible for ongoing and effective communication with Company personnel and customers regarding permits, routes, fuel stops, giving and receiving information and instructions.
• Fill required paperwork and take part in all company safety meetings and loss prevention programs
• May be required to operate in other provinces/territories dependent on Client requirements.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle (interior and exterior).
• Successfully complete safety training as required on an ongoing basis.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ensure all Company work procedures, policies and Occupational Health and Safety regulations are followed.
• Represent the Company in a light that is commensurate with the values of Management and theCorporate Vision and Mission Statements.

Qualification and Skills.

Required

• Class 1 Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement.
• Clean commercial driver’s abstract.
• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a heavy-haul truck driver.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Oil Field Truck Driver.
• Able to install and remove truck tire chains in accordance with driving conditions.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level that would allow the communication andcomprehension of job-related information, instructions, regulations, signs, maps, MSDS guidelines, required paperwork, memos, etc.
• Able to deal with time constraints to provide delivery in a timely and safe manner.
• Good reasoning skills are necessary in order to apply established procedures safely andeffectively while securing loads and operating a vehicle and to monitor continuously changing conditions and react appropriately.
• Able to interact with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and frequent demanding deadlines.
• Able to handle changing schedules and priorities, with high level prioritization skills.
• Strong work ethic and organizational planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

Preferred

• 3+ years’ experience hauling oilfield equipment

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand/sit, talk/hear, stoop, climb, lift, balance, kneel and use ofhands/fingers to operate tools, machinery and materials.
• Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required.
• Exposure to sharp edges, pinch points, trip and slip hazards, and blind spots.

Work Environment.

• Inside of vehicle 60-70% of the time.
• Outdoors up to 30% of the time.
• May be required to work weekends and outside of regular office hours.
• Required to work outside in different weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat. Maximum of 13 hours of driving per day.
• Up to 15-hour work days pre to post trip.
• Up to 70 hours in a 7-day week.