Winch Truck Operator

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