Posted 8 months ago
Pilot Truck Driver
@ Foremost
Lloydminster, Alberta
Overview
Foremost is hiring a part-time pilot vehicle driver at its Lloydminster, Alberta facility to escort oversize loads safely along traffic management plans. The role requires at least 2 years of heavy haul or pilot car experience, a clean driver's abstract, and constant two-way radio communication. The posting offers paid vacation, health, dental and disability benefits, and a company-matched RRSP or pension.
Responsibilities:
- Follow traffic management plans for safe routes
- Escort oversize loads while staying in two-way radio contact
- Inspect and maintain the pilot vehicle
- Report defects, accidents and violations
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years' heavy haul or pilot car experience
- Clean driver's abstract
- Effective two-way communication skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Safe driving habits
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training |
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Foremost
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Full company description
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been associated with our remarkable line of off-road tracked and wheeled vehicles and our Foremost vehicles are in operation around the globe, moving equipment, supplies, and people across some of the most difficult terrain imaginable. However, through strategic acquisitions and growth, Foremost is now one of the largest, most geographically diverse industrial manufacturers in Western Canada. Our mobile equipment product lines include: Code & Non-Code Hydrovac Trucks, Dual Rotary Drills, Tracked & Wheeled Off Highway Vehicles, Mining Equipment & Tooling and Oilfield Drilling Equipment.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,993
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 333
- Reported office locations
- 1225 64 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8P9, CA
- 6614 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2W8, CA
- 630 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, CA
- 9816 100 Ave, Hythe, Alberta T0H, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Brand Marketing
- Oil and Gas
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Foremost
- 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.
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
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Foremost has an opening for part-time pilot vehicle driver at our facility located in Lloydminster, Alberta. As the driver of a Pilot vehicle, you are part of a team doing the important job of safely moving over dimensional loads. The successful applicant will be expected to always operate the pilot vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all the rules of the road, and following all appropriate company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Follow established traffic management plans to ensure safe travel routes for various roads.
- Ability to navigate work sites and adapt to daily changes in site scope of work.
- Must comply with the permit conditions which cover pilot operations.
- Must be in constant communication by a two-way radio.
- Will have the responsibility for protecting the public, a valuable load, the load driver, and yourself.
- Report on vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles
- Responsible for paying any traffic violations/tickets that you may receive.
- Hauling, loading, and unloading equipment as required. Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road and drive in accordance with the weather/road conditions.
- Inspect vehicles (equipment) for mechanical and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
- Maintain vehicles exterior; keep interior clean of debris and clutter.
- Responsible to scheduling maintenance as required
Qualifications
- Experience in heavy haul and pilot car operations
- Clean drivers abstract.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience
- Effective two-way communication skills for communicating all relevant information efficiently and effectively.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
- Practice safe driving habits.
- Have a great attitude and a strong work ethic.
What we Offer
- Competitive Compensation.
- In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
- Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation.
- Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
- Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
- Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
- Collaborative Team Environment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.
About Foremost
Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit www.foremost.ca.
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