Posted 4 months ago
Class 1 Winch Truck Driver
@ Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd.
La Crête, Alberta
Overview
Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. is hiring a full-time Class 1 Winch Truck Driver at its La Crete location to haul construction equipment to project sites across Alberta. The work covers lowboy, flat deck and winch trailers, load securement, oversized loads, and electronic hours-of-service logging. Pay is competitive with overtime opportunities, and a benefit package is offered.
Responsibilities:
- Operate Class 1 tractor-trailers with lowboy, flat deck and winch trailers
- Load, secure, transport and unload construction equipment
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and electronic hours-of-service logs
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and oversized load rules
- Maintain trip records and delivery documentation
Requirements summary:
- Valid Alberta Class 1 driver's licence
- Driver's abstract with fewer than six demerits
- Previous experience hauling construction equipment
- Experience with lowboy, flat deck and/or winch trailers
- Knowledge of load securement practices
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Driver's abstract |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
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Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Knelsen is a leading road construction company providing premier services throughout Alberta. We are currently seeking Class 1 Winch Truck Drivers to join our La Crete location team.
What You’ll Do
This position involves hauling a variety of construction equipment to project sites throughout Alberta while ensuring every load is transported safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all transportation regulations.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Operating Class 1 tractor-trailer combinations with lowboy, flat deck, and winch trailers
· Loading, securing, transporting, and unloading construction equipment safely and efficiently
· Performing daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
· Completing electronic Hours of Service (Samsara) and daily hazard assessments (SiteDocs)
· Ensuring compliance with provincial transportation regulations, oversized load requirements, and company safety policies
· Maintaining accurate trip records and delivery documentation
· Communicating effectively with dispatch, customers, and project personnel
· Keeping assigned equipment clean and reporting maintenance concerns promptly
· Working safely in construction, yard, and job site environments
We're looking for someone who brings experience, professionalism, and a commitment to safety.
What You’ll Bring
· Valid Alberta Class 1 Driver's License
· Current driver's abstract with fewer than six demerits and no major traffic convictions, in accordance with company policy.
· Previous experience hauling construction equipment
· Experience operating lowboy, flat deck, and/or winch trailers
· Knowledge of load securement practices
· Strong commitment to safe work practices
· Ability to work independently while managing time effectively
· Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime when required
· Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience transporting oversized and overweight loads
· Knowledge of permits and transportation regulations
· Familiarity with operating various types of construction equipment
· Experience using electronic logging devices (ELDs) such as Samsara
Additional Information:
· This is a safety-sensitive position; pre-employment drug screening is required
What We Offer:
· Competitive wages with overtime opportunities.
· Benefit Package
· A strong safety culture
· Supportive team environment with experienced dispatch and operations staff
Please apply by submitting a resume to [email protected] or complete an application form at our La Crete office.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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