Class 1 and 3 Indigenous Operator Internship
About The Position
Alberta’s energy sector needs thousands of new Class 1 and Class 3 operators over the next decade, and TRACKS is built to help Indigenous workers step into these careers and stay in them. This is a paid internship that leads to a permanent job. You earn a real operator wage from day one, and operator roles in this sector commonly pay around $85,000 per year. Careers in Energy projects the province will need 2,500 new drivers by 2035. These are among the best long-term, well-paid jobs in Alberta. Whether you already hold your Class 1 or Class 3 licence or you are ready to work toward an operator career, we want to hear from you, and we will help you find the right fit. Through our energy sector partners, the internship can lead to operator roles such as: Hydrovac operator: safe excavation using high-pressure water and vacuum trucks, Bulk hauling and transport: moving fluids, water, sand, and equipment to and from sites, Vacuum and water truck operation: operating vacuum and water trucks on and around active sites, Fracturing (frac) operations: running and supporting equipment on active well sites, Service rig crews: well servicing and maintenance, And more: additional operator roles across the energy services sector.
Requirements
- Open to Indigenous applicants across Alberta
- Serious about pursuing an operator career
- Ready to show up, learn, and grow on the job
- Class 1 or Class 3 licence is an asset, but not required to begin
Nice To Haves
- Class 1 or Class 3 licence
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment in the energy sector
- Learn and grow on the job
- Work towards an operator career
- Potentially operate Hydrovac trucks
- Potentially engage in bulk hauling and transport
- Potentially operate vacuum and water trucks
- Potentially run and support equipment on active well sites
- Potentially work on service rig crews for well servicing and maintenance
Benefits
- Paid internship leading to permanent role
- Paid from day one
- Operator roles in this sector commonly pay around $85,000 per year
- Training before you start
- A trained mentor and supervisor at your workplace
- A workplace prepared to welcome and support Indigenous employees
- A dedicated coordinator who helps with transportation, childcare, technology, PPE, safety tickets, and anything else that could get in the way
- Check-ins at 3, 6, and 12 months to keep you on track
- A clear path to a permanent spot on the crew
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
