Winch Truck Operator

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian construction firm is seeking a full-time Winch Truck Operator in Grande Prairie. The role requires at least 3-5 years of on/off highway driving experience, valid Class 1 license, and winch truck operating experience. Candidates must be adaptable to changing work sites and committed to safety. This position involves hauling cargo and completing operational checks, ensuring high standards of communication and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 license.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years on/off highway driving experience.
• Must have equipment hauling and winch truck operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Haul various cargo.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment as required.
• Complete daily paperwork/reporting accurately and on time.

Skills

Valid Class 1 license

3 to 5 years on/off highway driving

Equipment hauling experience

Winch truck operating experience

32- and 40-wheel configurations experience

Solid communication skills

Job description

LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies is currently recruiting for a full-time Winch Truck Operator to join its team in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies, established in 1982 as a one-crane, two-man operation in Tumbler Ridge, BC, has grown into a successful group of companies employing over 600 local employees and offering full turnkey services within the mobile crane and rigging, heavy hauling, highway, and bridge maintenance, frac sand mining, processing, and distribution service sectors. This 100% Canadian, and family-owned group of companies services the Canadian and Northeastern USA markets through its various subsidiaries: LAPRAIRIE Crane, LAPRAIRIE Haul, LAPRAIRIE Works, LAPRAIRIE Oilfield, CAPSTAN Hauling, ENTREC, LAPRAIRIE Rock, and Canadian Silica Industries.

Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Haul various cargo
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Operate loading and unloading equipment as required
• Adhere to daily schedules set out by Dispatch & Supervision
• Complete daily paperwork / reporting accurately and on time
• Promote ENTREC’s safety culture and adhere to HSE policies
• Maintain a clean and organized truck

Skills and Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Class 1 license
• Minimum 3 to 5 years on/off highway driving
• Must have equipment hauling experience
• Must have winch truck operating experience
• Must have experience with 32- and 40-wheel configurations
• Availability to work rotational shifts, including days and nights
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol clearance
• Solid communication skills
• Ability to navigate work sites, and adapt to daily changes in scopes of work
• Acceptable drivers abstract