Commercial Driver/Dispatcher - Jobs in Grimshaw, AB

Job Description

LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services is a diversified and growing transportation specialist. We come with over 35 years of operating experience in Western Canada, and our core business areas include on and off highway hauling, oilfield services, mine contracting and site services.LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services is currently recruiting a Full-time Commercial Driver / Dispatcher to join our team in Grimshaw, Alberta. This will be a blended position with duties involving both Commercial Truck Driving and Truck Driver Dispatching, as required by fluctuations in truck haul programs.Responsibilities:

• Perform Commercial Driver duties when haul programs require
• Operate a tractor-trailer combination to transport and deliver bulk commodities
• Regular haul schedules include: Terminal to Transload Facilities and Terminal / Transload Facilities to Infield Sites
• Dispatch drivers and monitor logistics to accomplish haul program schedules, while meeting NSC driver requirements
• Monitor driver performance in relation to requirements outlined within specialized permits and applicable routes
• Provide ongoing support and assistance to drivers to ensure hauls are optimized and delays are minimized
• Manage incoming phone calls from drivers, customers and communicating necessary information in a timely manner to management
• Communicate factors adversely affecting operations with supervisor(s) in the field.
• Communicate with drivers and monitor road conditions, road-bans, construction zones and accidents in order to revise transportation routes, as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely data within company’s custom, Dispatch and Scheduling Management System (SMS) platform
• Relaying all communications from clients, to Supervision / Management, to address concerns and / or requests in a timely and efficient manner
• Communicate equipment related issues to on-shift staff / Supervision for resolution.
• Monitor job progress and complete applicable shift reports
• Review and verify Commercial Driver reports such as: Driver Daily logs, Pre-Post Trip Inspection logs, BOL / load delivery receipts, etc.
• Communicate with client dispatchers to understand, coordinate, and track trucking operations, for the effective delivery of product to customer jobsites

Job requirements

• Class 1 Commercial Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
• A satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Minimum of three (3) years of Commercial Driver experience, preferably in both on and off highway and mountain haul operations
• Oilfield/bulk haul driving experience preferred
• Minimum of two (2) + years of experience dispatching trucks within various frac sand / bulk commodity trucking operations
• Self-motivated, organized, and likes to work in an energetic, higher geared environment
• Solid verbal and written communication skills supported by good familiarity with Microsoft Office and Outlook IT programs.
• The ability to deal with clients, drivers, and support staff professionally and tactfully
• Ability to promote positive safety culture

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