Snowplow Operator, Highway Maintenance
Operate specialized winter maintenance equipment to clear local roads while ensuring safety and efficiency. Maintain equipment cleanliness, perform routine repairs, and document all activities in accordance with company and ISO standards.
- On-site
- AB
- Posted Aug 27, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions. We are looking to hire Snowplow Operators, Highway Maintenance based in Wabasca, Alberta. Role and Responsibilities: Operation of spreader, plow wing, combo unit or tow plow in a safe and efficient manner to carry out the clearing of local roads as per the contract requirements. Operate required specialized winter equipment. Maintain cleanliness of the equipment and conduct any routine maintenance, including performing minor repairs as needed. Review and understand route maps and application rates. Complete/ maintain accurate hours of service records, safety reports, and fuel reports. Observe and uphold HSE fundamentals. Responsible for pre & post inspection check of equipment and track in log book. Report any equipment defects or maintenance issues to Foreman/Superintendent. Responsible for checking and refilling equipment fuels and fluids to required specs. Track any refueling or top ups in inspection log. Prepare and submit necessary reports (daily, weekly, etc.). Actively participate in the compliance of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance System. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience with off-road & winter driving. Experience in highway maintenance activities, such as winter maintenance, surface repairs, roadside and bridge maintenance. Ability to work day/night shifts and be on-call. Valid Class 1 or 3 license. Driver’s abstract in good standing. First Aid Training. Strong verbal and written communication. Dedicated work ethic and ability to work day shifts, night shifts, and on-call. Preference will be given to candidates that hold a valid Class 1 license and are able to work night shifts. LaPrairie Works Inc. provides Industry-leading compensation and benefits, relocation assistance, professional training, and development opportunities and all within a supportive, dynamic, proactive work environment and, if required, accommodations in Wabasca, Alberta. We encourage all who are qualified and interested to apply in confidence; however, only those in consideration will be contacted.
What you’ll do
Operate specialized winter maintenance equipment to clear local roads while ensuring safety and efficiency. Maintain equipment cleanliness, perform routine repairs, and document all activities in accordance with company and ISO standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license with a clean abstract and experience in winter or highway maintenance. The role requires the ability to work flexible day/night shifts and be available on-call.
Benefits
• Industry-leading compensation • Benefits • Relocation assistance • Professional training • Development opportunities • Accommodations
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- First AidPreferred
- written communicationPreferred
- Quality assurancePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Snowplow operation
- Highway maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Winter driving
- Safety reporting
- Route map navigation
- HSE fundamentals
- Pre-trip inspection
- Post-trip inspection
- First aid
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Plowing
- Strong Work Ethic
- First Aid
- ISO 9000 Series
- Construction
- Cleanliness
- Training And Development
- Erosions
- Highway Maintenance
- Innovation
- Quality Assurance
- Snow Plowing
- Writing
- Environment Health And Safety
Job areas
- Transportation
- Construction
- Trades
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Snowplow Operator
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
