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Trailer Operator

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Operate and configure specialized hydraulic platform and multi-wheel hammock trailers to transport over-weight and over-sized cargo. Ensure safety compliance, conduct equipment inspections, and maintain accurate daily logs while navigating customer work sites.

Job details

ENTREC Alberta, a diversified trucking company (a member of by LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies), is currently recruiting for a full-time Trailer Operator to join our team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. ENTREC Alberta Ltd. is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and safety for the best transportation experience. We are dedicated to achieving maximum efficiency and productivity to support our mission and vision of being a proven leader in specialized over-weight, over-sized cargo hauling and jack & slide services providing the highest quality service, safety, value, and integrity resulting in customer satisfaction. Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to: Operate and configure hydraulic platform trailers and multi wheel hammock trailers with steering dollies. Operate Pilot Truck to escort oversize loads. Conduct and record pre-operational checks on equipment. Report all deficiencies to Dispatch, and Maintenance for follow up and repairs. Operate loading and unloading equipment as required. Adhere to daily schedules set out by Dispatch. Complete and submit daily paperwork requirements accurately and on time. Adhere to commercial transportation regulations and local laws in effect in jurisdictions we travel in. Maintain a clean and organized truck. Ability to access and navigate customer work sites and adapt to daily changes to site scope of work. Adhere to company and customer safety rules and requirements. Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Perform other duties as assigned/required by Dispatch/Management. Skills and Requirements: Must hold a valid Class 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract. (Commercial Driver’s License would be considered and asset). Minimum 3 to 5 years operating hydraulic platform trailers and multi wheel hammock trailers with steering dollies. Must have experience loading/offloading cargo with the trailer hydraulic suspension system. Availability to work rotational shifts, including days and nights. Availability to work overtime as required. Availability to be away from home for extended periods (long haul). Ability to pass pre-employment and drug and alcohol screening. Ability to access and navigate customer work sites and adapt to daily changes to site scope of work. Ability to cross international Borders (long haul loads into or out of the USA), would be considered an asset. We encourage all who are qualified and interested to apply in confidence; however, only those in consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license and 3 to 5 years of experience operating hydraulic platform and multi-wheel hammock trailers. Candidates must be available for rotational shifts, overtime, and long-haul travel, and must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.