Class 3/1 Vacuum Truck and High Pressure Pump Operator

Position Summary

Our GFL Industrial Services team is seeking Class 3/1 Vacuum Truck and High Pressure Pump Operators in the BC Lower Mainland. The responsibilities include but are not limited to transporting, removing, delivering, and collecting diverse liquid and solid hazardous wastes from different locations. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to assist with swamping and undertake various physical tasks to support the team. This role also provides the opportunity to operate a wide range of vac trucks and gain experience with high pressure pumps and equipment.

This is a unionized position involving a mix of daily project-based tasks and on-call responsibilities as required. The successful candidate will maintain a flexible schedule to meet evolving operational needs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate various trucks to perform tasks required by the customer ranging from vacuum trucks and hydro-vacs to combo-vacs and high-pressure pumps and equipment.

• Set up and control hoses attached to the pumps to ensure the safe and effective pumping of water.

• Maintain and update the driver's logbook daily.

• Ensure all equipment and tooling is cleaned and stored in appropriate unit, case, or container before it is returned to the shop.

• Participate in job site preparation, including the rigging in/out of equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 6 months of Vacuum Truck and/or High Pressure experience is required. 

• Valid Class 3 drivers’ license with Air Brakes a fairly clean commercial driving abstract; Class 1 driver’s license is an asset.

• Must be able to operate manual transmission.

• Ability to travel throughout BC and AB when required.

• Flexibility of working after-hours for any call outs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time. 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs. 

• Positive attitude and a strong sense of pride in your work.

• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to GFL clients and customers.

• Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and effectively collaborate in a team environment.

• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers

Salary Information: $36.69 per hour

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.