Journeyman Picker Truck Operator

at  LaPrairie Group

CAPSTAN Hauling, a diversified trucking company (acquired by LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies), is currently recruiting for a full-time Journeyman Picker Truck Operator to join its team in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies, established in 1982 as a one-crane, two-man operation in Tumbler Ridge, BC, has grown into a successful, group of companies employing over 600 local employees and offering full turnkey services within the mobile crane and rigging, heavy hauling, highway, and bridge maintenance, frac sand mining, processing, and distribution service sectors. This 100% Canadian, and family-owned group of companies services the Canadian and Northeastern USA markets through its various subsidiaries: LAPRAIRIE Crane, LAPRAIRIE Haul, LAPRAIRIE Works, LAPRAIRIE Oilfield, CAPSTAN Hauling, ENTREC, LAPRAIRIE Rock, and Canadian Silica Industries.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operate a 45-ton Swing Cab Picker Truck to hoist customer commodities as required.
• Ensure correct equipment/rigging is chosen for the job; use guidance from Supervisor when required
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment & Rigging, including Certifications for the rigging.
• Adhere to daily schedules set out by Dispatch. Shift work may be required on Customer Sites and could be day or night shift on 24 hours shifts and durations of days/weeks.
• Fully competent to do all types of Picker Truck work, Customer specific site work, oilfield hauling, including rig moving.
• Perform and complete tasks for Safety Management i.e., Field Level Risk Assessments, Behavior Based Observation Card, Inspections, Assessment/Mentorship
• Assist in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures and Job Safety Analysis
• Complete required CAPSTAN Hauling and customer required courses.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork, including timesheet submission and field ticket
• Maintain a clean and organized truck
• Perform other duties as required

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Journeyman Picker Truck Ticket, Mobile Crane Operator Certificate – will consider a Registered Apprentice with work experience and a Commercial Drivers License.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License.
• Acceptable Commercial Drivers Abstract (5 years).
• Relevant work experience in the industry
• Availability to work rotational shifts, including days and nights
• Competent and able to run 45-ton swing cab Picker Truck.
• Picker Truck, Winch Truck and Bed Truck experience is considered an asset.
• Experienced in using OHS hand signals for spotting mobile equipment
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Solid communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to complete daily paperwork as required on a tablet and submit to Dispatch.
• Ability to navigate work sites and adapt to daily changes in scopes of work.

• Operate a 45-ton Swing Cab Picker Truck to hoist customer commodities as required.
• Ensure correct equipment/rigging is chosen for the job; use guidance from Supervisor when required
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment & Rigging, including Certifications for the rigging.
• Adhere to daily schedules set out by Dispatch. Shift work may be required on Customer Sites and could be day or night shift on 24 hours shifts and durations of days/weeks.
• Fully competent to do all types of Picker Truck work, Customer specific site work, oilfield hauling, including rig moving.
• Perform and complete tasks for Safety Management i.e., Field Level Risk Assessments, Behavior Based Observation Card, Inspections, Assessment/Mentorship
• Assist in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures and Job Safety Analysis
• Complete required CAPSTAN Hauling and customer required courses.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork, including timesheet submission and field ticket
• Maintain a clean and organized truck
• Perform other duties as require