Job Description

Subsidiary: N.P.A Ltd.

4201 93 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T4 Telephone: (780) 532-1790

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of NPA Ltd. is one of Western Canada's largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a 980 caterpillar loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Understand and follow directions from Supervisors as to required work area.
• Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Operate Loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader.
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Loader.
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience within an Asphalt Plant environment.
• 1 to 3 years' experience operating a loader is required.
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Must comply with the Company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Availability to work out of town and in remote locations, as required.
• Ability to work overtime, as required.

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, however, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.