Posted 10 months ago
Yard Loader Operator/Labourer
@ LaPrairie Group
Slave Lake, Alberta
Overview
LaPrairie Group is hiring a full-time Yard Loader Operator/Labourer in Slave Lake, Alberta, for its Carwald redi-mix concrete division. The role loads gravel and customer trucks, maintains aggregate piles, and handles yard labour. The posting requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, a Class 5 or 3 licence, and flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Load gravel and customer trucks, including block loading
- Fill gravel and sandbags, maintain inventory
- Chip concrete drums and assist with block moulds
- Load and remove snow as required
- Conduct inventory counts and routine equipment checks
Requirements summary:
- Physically fit for manual labour, lifting up to 50 lbs
- Valid Class 5 or 3 driver's licence, clean abstract
- Flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays
- Available for overtime as needed
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | holidays, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| 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
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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 Yard Loader Operator/Labourer, to be based in Slave Lake, AB.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Load gravel and customer trucks, including block loading operations
· Fill gravel and sandbags and maintain adequate inventory levels
· Perform concrete drum chipping and assist with block mould pours and removal
· Load and remove snow as required
· Maintain aggregate piles and concrete aggregate inventory
· Conduct inventory counts and report shortages or discrepancies
· Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance
· Maintain a clean and safe work area
· Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
· Must be Physically fit to perform manual labour and heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
· A valid Class 5 or 3 driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract.
· 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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