Hydraulic Platform Trailer Operator/Tillerman

at  Total Oilfield Rentals

EMPLOYER OVERVIEW

Total Oilfield Rentals (TOR) offers rental and transportation of drilling, completion, and production equipment to the oil and natural gas industry throughout Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. Our mission is to exceed customer expectations by supplying superior rental equipment, transportation services and product support.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Branch Manager/Specialized Transportation Manager, the Platform Trailer Driver is responsible for the safe and professional transportation of equipment in compliance with company and customer policies and procedures as well as government regulation. The driver must be in possession of a valid Class 1 driver’s license and well as all required training certificates.
This position is fulltime and is based out of our Leduc location.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a minimum of 1 - 3 years of previous experience operating trailers and / or hydraulic platform trailers.
• Supervision experience would be an asset.
• Ability to travel to the USA.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Immediate Health & Dental benefit coverage
• Generous Employee Stock Savings Plan – 150% employer match contribution
• Committed to employee advancement and education

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Total Oilfield Rentals is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about Total Oilfield Rentals, please visit our website www.totalenergy.ca

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and understand transport plans beforehand successfully carrying out assignments.
• Assemble and configure heavy haul equipment / platform trailers.
• Visually inspect all systems on a regular basis and prior to each movement to ensure compliance. with appropriate standards, codes, specifications, and procedures.
• Ensure all transported loads are within load limits of equipment and correctly secured.
• Pilot over dimensional loads.
• Communicate and direct tractor operators as required.
• Operate the trailers in various configurations as required.
• Hold toolbox meetings in a constructive and contributing manner.
• Carry out any other relevant activities which can be reasonably demanded and/or which are necessary in the company’s interest.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively.
• Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration.
• Good interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Time management skills.
• Good judgement and the ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Understand the operations and limitations of the equipment.
• Mechanical ability to make minor repairs when needed.
• Diagnose issues in the field and communicate to fleet / management.