Posted 2 months ago
Heavy Equipment Operator
@ LaPrairie Group
Slave Lake, Alberta
Overview
LaPrairie Group is hiring a temporary Heavy Equipment Operator based in Slave Lake, AB, to load gravel trucks on fast-paced, time-sensitive delivery schedules. The role requires early morning starts, flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed. industry-leading compensation and benefits are described.
Responsibilities:
- Operate wheel loader safely per OEM recommendations
- Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections
- Maintain equipment logs, fuel and fluid records
- Assist with equipment maintenance and fueling
- Prepare and submit daily reports
Requirements summary:
- Proven experience loading gravel trucks
- Experience operating a wheel loader
- Early morning starts and flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Department | Construction trades |
| Schedule | day, holidays, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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LaPrairie Group
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Full company description
LaPrairie solves your project challenges with a highly skilled workforce, innovative thinking, and state-of-the-art equipment. Our operational team and comprehensive fleet of cranes, trucks, and heavy equipment are ready to deliver – anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s executing super-heavy engineered lifts, hauling extra-heavy loads, maintaining the safety of your roads, mining and trucking aggregates, or supplying and delivering quality frac sand products – LaPrairie gives you the advantage. LaPrairie Crane Our team of hoisting engineers and riggers bring “tons of experience”, along with professionally engineered lift studies, that make for an exceptional safety record. We are specialists in engineering and executing highly complex and extra-heavy lifts. LaPrairie Haul Heavy haul logistics specialists tackle jobs of all sizes and scope. We are highly skilled transportation and heavy haul professionals with broad experience in harsh, remote northern environments. LaPrairie Works LaPrairie Works provides expertise in highway and bridge maintenance, slope stabilization, and environmental remediation. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship. LaPrairie Oilfield Our specialized trailer fleet of pneumatic, bottom dump, and live bottom trailers, coupled with multiple, strategically located trans-load centers enables LaPrairie to be first on site with just in time deliveries. Canadian Silica Industries Produces API Spec, 20/40, 30/50, 40/70 & 100 mesh frac sand with easy access to the Montney, Duverney, and Cardium Formations, with trans-load facilities conveniently located in Fort Nelson, and Dawson Creek BC. Our mining operation in Arcadia, WI produces washed sand delivered by barge or rail across North America. LaPrairie Rock Equipped to handle every phase of the materials engineering process, from initial exploration to delivery of the end product.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,588
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 167
- Reported office locations
- Calgary, Alberta T2P 1N8, CA
- 427 Gregoire Dr, 201, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4K7, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Residential
- Commercial Real Estate
- Transportation
- Rental
- Other recorded names
- LaPrairie Group
- LaPrairie Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Canadian Crane Rental Services
- Heavy Haul Solutions
- Highway Maintenance
- Transportation
- Aggregate Resources
- and Proppant Solutions in Canada and USA
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
LaPrairie solves your project challenges with a highly skilled workforce, innovative thinking, and state-of-the-art equipment. Our operational team and comprehensive fleet of cranes, trucks, and heavy equipment are ready to deliver – anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s executing super-heavy engineered lifts, hauling extra-heavy loads, maintaining the safety of your roads, mining and trucking aggregates, or supplying…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Canadian Crane Rental ServicesHeavy Haul SolutionsHighway MaintenanceTransportationAggregate Resourcesand Proppant Solutions in Canada and USA |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 59 |
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LaPrairie Works Inc. – Carwald Division, a member of the LaPrairie Group of Companies, delivers redi-mix concrete and specialty aggregate solutions throughout Alberta. For over 65 years, Carwald has supplied high-quality materials and admixtures that help build and sustain Alberta’s infrastructure. With modern mixers, pumpers, and reliable delivery services, we provide efficient and dependable support across the province while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, service, and operational excellence.
We are looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator, to be based in Slave Lake, AB.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure safe work operations and full compliance to operating procedures.
- Receive directions from site foreman regarding day-to-day operations and tasks.
- Operate loader in a safe manner as per OEM recommendations.
- Pre & post inspection checks of the equipment.
- Maintain accurate records in equipment log.
- Assist with fueling equipment and maintaining all fluid levels to required specifications.
- Ensure fuel and fluid quantities are accurately recorded 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 needed.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience in loading Gravel trucks is required
- Experience operating a Wheel Loader is a must.
- Early morning start is a must.
- Arrive early and be ready for work.
- Ability to multi task is a must, as this position is fast paced and time sensitive to keep gravel trucks on delivery schedule.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed.
LaPrairie Works Inc. provides Industry-leading compensation and benefits, professional training, and development opportunities and all within a supportive, dynamic, and proactive work environment.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
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