What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard/Shop Hand position at LaPrairie Group?
CAPSTAN Hauling, a diversified trucking company (acquired by LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies) is recruiting a full-time Yard/Shop Hand to join its dynamic 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist mechanical team with duties including, but not limited to, picking up parts, verifying and putting away orders etc.
- Provide yard maintenance such as keeping surround yard tidy in compliance with the company’s Environmental Plan and to maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment
- Assist in cleaning wash bays when required
- Ensure all yard equipment is fueled up
- Provide other general manual labour tasks as required and other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Previous labourer experience in a yard/mechanical shop environment is a significant asset
- Solid communication skills
- Flexible work schedules