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Transport Operator - Element Technical Services

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Closing Date:
11 Dec 2025
Location:
Red Deer, AB
Type Summary:
Full-Time
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Job Description:

ELEMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

AIR CAN OPERATOR / TRANSPORT DRIVER

Job Description:

Drive and operate the tractor and pneumatic trailer to load, unload, or disperse materials as required by the Element logistics dispatch team. Follow all applicable DOT rules and regulations and hours of service. Also the ability to haul over dimensional heavy loads would be an asset.

 

Various Responsibilities:

· Knowledge of tools and parts required on the unit for inventory and maintenance purposes

· Know where the sight glasses, check points and fill points are including grease points

· Complete understanding of Air Can procedures

· Fall protection requirement including pre-use inspection, proper fit and use the fall arrest harness and equipment

· Completion of loading tickets

· Loading the unit adhering to allowable weights per axle

· Train and mentor less experienced co-workers as required

· Perform pre and post trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety and roadworthiness

· Attend pre-job safety meetings

· Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, fatigue management

· Maneuver equipment following appropriate hand signals.

· Maintain driver logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status.

· Maintains effective communication with co-workers

 

Qualifications & Skills:

 -Knowledge of industry and prior experience an asset

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Knowledge of truck and equipment safety

· Knowledge of equipment maintenance

· Strong oral and written communication abilities

· High level of personal integrity

· Strong work ethic

· 14 days on followed by 7 days off (14/7) rotation schedule

· Valid Class 1 driver license with satisfactory driving abstract

· Valid H2S & First Aid Certifications

 

Location:  Operations Base, Red Deer, AB

Schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off

Salary:  to be determined

Start date: to be determined

 

Element Technical Services thanks all those who apply to the position and for their continued interest in seeking employment with our company, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About Essential

Essential provides oilfield services to oil and natural gas producers, primarily in western Canada. Essential offers completion, production and abandonment services to a diverse customer base. Services are offered with coil tubing, fluid and nitrogen pumping and the sale and rental of downhole tools and equipment. Essential offers the largest coil tubing fleet in Canada.