Newforce Energy

Newforce Energy Services Ltd. is a diversified oilfield services company with divisions in pipeline and facilities. Our head office is located in Drayton Valley, AB, with a secondary location just 5 minutes away from Sylvan Lake, AB, on Highway 11.

Newforce has an opening for a Class One Truck Driver.

About this Opportunity: Newforce is currently looking for a Class One Truck Driver who is hardworking and reliable to work in the Oil & Gas industry. The individual we are looking for can work efficiently and safely with a clean driving record.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be from the Lacombe, Red Deer, Sylvan Lake or Ponoka area to be considered.
• Must have 5 years of experience as a professional driver with low-bed trailer experience.
• Oilfield experience in heavy hauling in remote areas.
• Class 1 Licence with 3-year clean commercial driver abstract.
• Oilfield safety tickets: H2S Alive, First Aid, and Common Safety Orientation.
• Ability to load and unload heavy equipment or material is an asset.
• Preference given to those with equipment operating (Hoe, Dozer) experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate the tri-axel truck and trailer.
• Loading and unloading heavy equipment, with winching experience
• Loading and unloading materials such as pipes and casing.
• High-boy, low-boy trailer experience.
• Belly dump, end dump, gravel.
• Chain up tires in muddy or winter conditions.
• Drive on rough roads, steep grades, and off-road conditions with a truck and trailer.
• Drive to remote locations and follow various maps to find work sites.
• Participate in, promote, and adhere to the safety of the company, the clients, and the legislation.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork, including daily pre-trip, post-trip inspections, and log books.
• Understand the rules of the road with truck routes, load capacity, weigh scales, rest, and travel.
• Perform daily housekeeping of the truck, tools, and stock supplies needed for the task.
• Report truck and equipment repairs to dispatchers.
• Be proficient in verbal and written communication in the English language.
• Report to various work sites as directed, following instructions given.
• Commitment to safe work practices, Newforce policies and procedures.
• Be able to adapt to changes in environments quickly (weather, traffic, road conditions)
• Knowledge and understanding of basic truck maintenance.

Working Conditions:

• Work outdoors in hot or cold temperatures
• Work shifts can change depending on the project's needs
• Job scope may change as per project needs
• Tasks and duties, while on-site, may change.

Job Type: Full-time under Alberta Construction labour laws

Salary: Based on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental and life insurance benefits after 3 months

Supplemental pay types: This position does not offer LOA or Subsidy must be local.