Class 1/3 Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Class 1/3 Operator in North Cowichan. The role involves operating vacuum trucks, ensuring equipment safety, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should possess valid driver's licenses and safety certifications, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1A or Class 3A Driver's License required.
• Industrial vacuum truck experience is an asset.
• Safety tickets (First Aid/CPR, CSTS, TDG, H2S Alive) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum equipment safely in an industrial setting.
• Provide exceptional service to clients and complete required documentation.
• Participate in safety programs like job hazard assessments.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Communication skills

Safety-focused attitude

Education

Valid Class 1A or Class 3A Driver's License

Valid safety tickets (First Aid/CPR, CSTS, TDG, H2S Alive)

Job description

Position Summary

The Class 1/3 Operator will work with the Vacuum Truck Services team to provide exceptional service to our clients. Services provided include spill cleanup, line flushing, power washing, water hauling, and loading and hauling of various fluids/ material. The chosen individual will perform this diverse range of activities with a focus on safety, professionalism, and teamwork.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate vacuum equipment safely in an industrial setting.
• Provide exceptional service to all clients and professionally represent GFL.
• Complete daily equipment pre-trips and driver logs required for NSC compliance.
• Maintain detailed and accurate company documentation to accompany work performed.
• Participate in safety programs such as job hazard assessments.
  
  

Requirements

• Valid Class 1A or Class 3A Driver's License and a fairly clean Commercial Drivers Abstract and Claims History
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission.
• Industrial vacuum truck experience would be an asset.
• B-train experience would be an asset
• Valid safety tickets such as First Aid/CPR, Construction Safety Training (CSTS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and H2S Alive are considered an asset.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Safety-focused attitude with experience working in an industrial setting.
• Must be in good health and physical condition to perform physical duties assigned.
  
  

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

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