Boom Truck Driver

CAPSTAN Hauling , a diversified trucking company (acquired by LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies), is recruiting full-time Boom Truck Drivers with lowbed and winch truck operating experience, who are local to the Lloydminster, Alberta area.

LaPrairie Group of Companies (LAPRAIRIE) is a family-owned group that provides full-service crane and rigging, heavy hauling, highway and bridge maintenance, civil construction, fleet maintenance, and industrial mineral mining and distribution services to customers across Western Canada and Northeastern USA.

Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

1. Operate a winch truck to winch load and unload equipment as required.
2. Haul customer commodities with various multi-axle trailer configurations, including lowbed trucks.
3. Operate a Boom Truck to hoist and transport commodities.
4. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and complete daily inspection reports.
5. Adhere to Hours of Service and Logbook Regulations.
6. Adhere to daily schedules set out by Dispatch & Supervisors.
7. Complete daily paperwork/reporting accurately and on time.
8. Promote safety culture and adhere to HSE policies.
9. Maintain a clean and organized truck.
10. Report all equipment repairs and maintenance requests to the Shop lead and Dispatch.

Skills and Requirements:

1. Must hold a valid Class 1 Driver’s License.
2. Must be a certified Boom Truck Operator.
3. 3-5 years on/off highway driving experience.
4. Must have equipment hauling experience.
5. Must have winch and lowbed truck operating experience.
6. Must have experience pulling 32-to-48-wheel trailer configurations.
7. Availability to work rotational shifts, including days and nights.
8. Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
9. Solid communication skills and ability to work in a team setting and alone as required.
10. Ability to navigate work sites and adapt to daily changes in scopes of work.
11. Acceptable drivers abstract (5 years minimum).

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