Excavator Operator

LaPrairie Works Inc. is a diversified and growing highway and bridge maintenance and civil construction specialist. We come with over 40 years of operating experience in Western Canada, and our core business areas include highway and bridge maintenance, civil construction, bulk and heavy hauling, oilfield services, mine contracting and on-site services.

LaPrairie Works Inc. is currently recruiting Excavator Operators to join its team in Clairmont, Alberta.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures
• Receive and execute directions from manager regarding day-to-day operations and tasks
• Pre-& post inspection checks of the equipment
• Maintain accurate records in equipment log
• Report any defects found on equipment
• Responsible for and/or assists in fueling and filling all the fluids in the equipment to the right level. Quantity of fuel and fluids must be reported in the inspection log
• Assist in the maintenance works of the equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping practices at worksites and on equipment
• Prepare and submit required daily reports
• Perform other functions such as manual labour, as required by operational needs and priorities

The ideal candidate has the following:

• Previous experience with heavy equipment operations such as excavators, crawler dozers, loaders, graders and/or other related equipment
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License, non-GDL, with clean abstract
• Class 1 driver’s license is a definite asset
• Open to flexible work schedules
• Demonstrated initiative with solid HSE fundamentals and a sound work ethic
• Ability to communicate clearly