CDL / Class 1 Equipment Operator, Turnaround, Shutdown, Refinery, Outage

Energy Job Shop; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Accommodations provided

Paid travel

Paid training & certifications

Overtime eligibility

Redeployment to full-time

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Energy Job Shop seeks Class 1 or 3 Driver/Operators to join their Mobile Workforce for the Fall 2026 Turnaround in Fort McMurray. Tasks include operating pressure and vacuum trucks, supporting industrial cleaning projects, and collaborating with a skilled team in a physically demanding setting.

Ideal candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined and eager to learn. Valid licences, CSO/CSTS/OSSA certifications, and the ability to pass pre-employment testing are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 3 licence with no more than 5 demerits in the last 3 years.
• Experience operating a manual transmission.
• 1+ years of labour or operator experience in an industrial environment (asset).
• Valid CSO certification (or CSTS-09 and OSSA Regional or BSO).
• Ability to provide a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and write to meet testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate pressure and vacuum trucks as part of the mobile workforce.
• Support industrial cleaning projects alongside a skilled team.
• Join the Fall 2026 turnaround and work in a dynamic, physically demanding environment.

Skills

Manual transmission

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Reading/Writing

Job description

Mobile Workforce Needed Fort McMurray - Up to $35/hr + Accommodations + Paid Travel - Fall Turnaround

CEDA is seeking Class 1 or 3 Driver/Operators to join their Mobile Workforce for the Fall 2026 Turnaround. These contract positions involve operating pressure and vacuum trucks, supporting industrial cleaning projects, and working alongside a skilled team. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn in a dynamic, physically demanding environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive wages: $29–$35 per hour
• Accommodations provided for out-of-town candidates
• Paid travel for non-local employees
• Paid training and opportunity to acquire industry certifications
• Overtime eligibility (8/44 rule)
• Opportunities for redeployment or full-time work after project completion
• Inclusive work environment and professional development opportunities

What You’ll Need

• Valid Class 1 or 3 licence with no more than 5 demerits in the last 3 years
• Experience operating a manual transmission
• 1+ years of labour or operator experience in an industrial environment (asset)
• Valid CSO certification (or CSTS-09 and OSSA Regional or BSO)
• Ability to provide a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, and working at heights or in confined spaces
• Ability to read and write to meet testing requirements

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Confined Space and Fall Protection certifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Team-oriented and safety-focused mindset