Prairie North Group Ltd. is recruiting for the role of a qualified and safety focused full time tractor and winch tractor operator to operate a Kenworth T800 tri-axle winch truck, lowboys, hiboys, scissor necks, and wheelers (with or without jeep and/or booster).
This role will report to the corporate Equipment Manager. The candidate will be based out of our shop in Acheson, hauling heavy construction equipment to the various construction locations throughout western Canada.
Role Overview:
· Transportation of heavy equipment to various field construction locations to support their operations.
· Transport oversized, over weight loads and manage daily transport permits.
· Loading and unloading equipment from trailers safely.
· Assemble and operate multi-axle trailer combinations.
· Ensure loads are properly secured as per NSC requirements.
· Manage electronic logging device (ELD) and complete daily pre-trip inspections.
· Adhere to traffic laws when driving.
· Perform minor preventative maintenance to support winch truck operation.
- Attend morning toolbox meetings, engaging in a constructive and contributing manner.
Qualifications:
· Must possess a valid class 1 driver's license and provide a clean driver’s abstract (5 year commercial).
· 5 Years previous experience hauling equipment, as well as operating a wide variety of equipment (inc. rock trucks, dozers, excavators, scrapers, packers, graders, etc.). This includes oversized, overweight hauling.
- Demonstrated ability with experience operating winch tractor, wheeler trailer and scissor neck trailers
· Knowledgeable in NSC cargo securement, pre-trip inspection, and hours of service (HOS) rules.
· Knowledgeable in provincial weights and dimensions requirements as well as permitting.
· Experience with (federal) hours-of-service (HOS) tracking via electronic logging devices (ELD)
· Ability to incorporate health and safety concepts into work activities.
- Knowledge of the construction/trucking industry is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
· Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
· Have good communication skills and an ability to work as a team.
· Dependable with a strong track record of reliability and punctuality.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Physically fit, able to lift 50lbs.
· Proficient in English language.
· Valid certifications are an asset (H2S Alive, First Aid, CSTS, CSO, etc.)
Work Conditions:
· Full time, permanent position
· Candidates must be flexible regarding their shift schedule.
· Home most night. Some over night stays in truck or hotel will be required.
- Must be willing to work in remote job locations
· Working schedule to follow 70/7 cycle.
Benefits
· Dental and extended health benefits
Preference will be given to those applicants that have experience with multiple axle combinations and winching operations.
Successful candidates will be required to submit professional references as part of the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Acheson, AB T7X 6H6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Experience Hauling Heavy Equipment
- Clean Drivers Abstract
Experience:
- Heavy Hauling: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 1 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-08-01
