Truck Driver / Equipment Operator - Alberta K-Line Maintenance and Construction
K-Line Group of CompaniesJob Overview
The Truck Driver / Equipment Operator is responsible for safely transporting equipment, materials, and supplies to and from project sites throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and other locations as required. This position requires a dependable and safety-focused driver with long haul capability, a proven track record, and the ability to operate various pieces of equipment including skid
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steers, excavators, loaders, Nodwells, and snow cats.
The successful candidate will support field operations by ensuring equipment and materials are moved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, client, provincial, and federal transportation requirements. This job description outlines the intended requirements of the position and may include additional duties as required.
Responsibilities
• Operate and drive tractor-trailers, trucks, and other assigned commercial vehicles in a safe and professional manner
• Transport equipment, materials, tools, and supplies to and from project sites across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and other locations as required
• Support long haul, regional, and local hauling requirements based on project and operational needs
• Plan routes, manage travel time, and work with dispatch or operations to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials
• Complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and report any defects, maintenance concerns, or safety issues immediately to fleet
• Ensure cargo, equipment, and attachments are secured properly and transported in accordance with applicable load securement and transportation requirements
• Maintain accurate records including logbooks, trip reports, inspection reports, fuel records, bills of lading, and other required documentation
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, dispatch, clients, field crews, and other drivers
• Assist with loading, unloading, spotting, and staging equipment and materials as required
• Safely operate skid steers, excavators, loaders, Nodwells, snow cats, and other assigned equipment when required
• Load, unload, move, and stage equipment or materials in yards, laydown areas, and active project sites
• Operate equipment in off-road, remote, winter, and utility construction environments while following safe work practices
• Perform basic daily checks, housekeeping, and minor maintenance support on assigned trucks and equipment
• Follow all company safety policies, client requirements, traffic laws, and provincial/federal transportation regulations
• Operate within hours-of-service requirements and maintain accurate driver records
• Report incidents, near misses, hazards, vehicle defects, and equipment concerns immediately
• Use proper load securement, tie-downs, permits, signage, and escort requirements where applicable
• Assist field crews with equipment moves, material deliveries, site setup, demobilisation, and general support as required
• Work in remote areas, on uneven ground, and in changing weather conditions including winter conditions
• Maintain trucks, trailers, and equipment in a clean, organized, and professional condition
• Support yard organisation, equipment staging, snow removal, and other operational tasks as assigned
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients, landowners, suppliers, and the public
• Work Cooperatively and respectfully with co-workers
• Acknowledge co-worker and team accomplishments
• Follow company values of safety, quality, integrity, operational excellence, customer satisfaction
Qualifications and Requirements
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of proven commercial truck driving experience, preferably including long haul, heavy haul, off-road, or construction-related hauling
• Valid Class 1 driver’s licence with air brake endorsement, recognized for work in Alberta and Saskatchewan
• Demonstrated safe driving record with a clean or acceptable commercial driver’s abstract
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, loaders, Nodwells, snow cats, and si