Journeyman Crane Operator ​/ Class 1 Driver

Job Category: Fabrication and Service

Requisition Number: JOURN
002980

• Posted :
  August 5, 2026
• Full-Time

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404 Airdrie, AB , CAN

Propak Systems Ltd. is an established leader in engineering, fabrication, and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry. We are currently seeking a Journeyman Crane Operator / Class 1 Driver to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie, AB.
This is a night shift, 5:00pm-3:00am M-T

Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are a looking to grow with a company who values work-life balance this may be the position for you.

• Operate cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials.
• Drive the crane to the job site.
• Rig the machine up (pin the boom and pendant cables and pull the hoist cable in preparation for operation).
• Set up the machine for the lift (make it level and stable) using blocking and leveling materials.
• Booms (including telescoping booms and articulating booms possessing live lines) capable of swinging, hoisting and booming up and down with a lifting capacity of greater than 5 tons (4.5 tonnes) and less than 45 tons (40.8 tons).
• Service and operate travelling, fixed or climbing type hoisting equipment with a vertical mast or tower and a jib.
• Perform pre-operational inspection, and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting.
• Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning and lubricating cranes.
• Complete daily material transfers between the separate Propak locations as required by the 404 Yard
• Operate equipment at any of the Propak locations based on work load and requirements
• Ensure all internal BOL’s are delivered, signed for and accurately completed
• Work closely with Administrative staff to ensure transfers and completed in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator
• Independence / Supervision Received:
  Introductory
• Load, haul, and deliver materials such as pipe and heavy equipment
• Apply tire chains when required, as per DFI’s safe work procedures
• Maintain a legal driver's logbook Geo tab

• Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate, or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.
• Alberta Class 1 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract is required
• Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred.
• 1-2 years of directly related work experience.
• As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement.

Propak Systems Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.