Vac Truck Operator (Western Canada Projects)
About The Position
GrizzlyTrek is seeking Vac Truck Operators to join our valued client's team on industrial and environmental service projects in northern Alberta and British Columbia. This is a full-time hourly position based out of Edmonton, with paid training starting in August and project work beginning in early September. At 80 hours a week, operators gross $2,940.00 to $3,332.00 per week. Operators run vac trucks on tank, vessel and line cleaning, wet and dry vacuum work, and site cleanup at large industrial facilities. Crews travel to each project together, work it through, and move to the next one. Work is confirmed through September 30, with additional projects lined up beyond that date where we expect to keep operators working.
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 or Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement
- Current driver's abstract, and the ability to pass a driving assessment in Edmonton
- Ability to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test
- Available to begin online training August 13 or 14, and in-person training August 26 or 28
- Available to travel and work away from home from early September through September 30
- Physically able to perform industrial work in all weather, including climbing, hose handling and confined space entry
Nice To Haves
- Valid ESC H2S Alive, ESC Fall Protection and ESC Confined Space Entry certifications
- Previous vac truck, hydrovac or industrial cleaning experience
- Oil sands, gas plant or turnaround site experience
Responsibilities
- Operate vac trucks and related equipment on industrial and environmental service jobs
- Clean tanks, vessels, sumps and lines, including confined space entry work
- Complete pre-trip inspections and keep the unit clean, fueled and service ready
- Follow site specific safety procedures, permits, hazard assessments and lockout requirements
- Handle, transport and offload waste streams to site and regulatory requirements
- Complete field tickets, logs and daily paperwork accurately
- Work as part of a travelling crew on multi-week project rotations
Benefits
- Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
- AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
- Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
- Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
- Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
- Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
- Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
- Ongoing training and career development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
