Class 1 Operator

Birch-Mountain-Enterprises-; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 8 hours

Monthly living allowance

Company paid health and dental

Disability and life insurance

Annual health spending account

RRSP matching

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus

BBQ's and events

Great team

Job summary

Birch Mountain Enterprises in Fort McKay is seeking an experienced truck/ equipment operator to safely operate multiple Class 1 or 3 units and support our industrial services team. The role requires mechanical inclination and physical fitness to work in all weather conditions, with preference for candidates who have prior experience in the industrial sector.

Responsibilities include daily logbooks, field risk assessments, pre/post trip inspections, and active participation in safety meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Physically able to perform tasks in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate and maintain various Class 1/3 units safely.
• Certification in TDG/WHMIS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate several types of units (Water, Sewer, Vacuum, Hydro-Vac, Roll off, Steam truck, Flat bed, Tanker, B-Train) safely and efficiently.
• Complete daily documentation including logbooks, work orders, and inspections.
• Follow dispatch or supervisor instructions and maintain housekeeping of the assigned truck.
• Attend toolbox and safety meetings and comply with safety regulations.
• Maintain and service company tools and equipment as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Class 1 Driver's License

Tools

Water/Vacuum/Haulage equipment

TDG/WHMIS knowledge

Job description

What's in it for you?

• Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day and 44 hours per week.
• A monthly living allowance.
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Disability and life insurance.
• An annual health spending account.
• A company matchingretirementsavings plan (RSP).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Referral Bonus program.
• Regular company BBQ's, breakfasts and opportunities to get involved with different events.
• A great team of co-workers.

Company Background:

Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with over400 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, andflat bedhauling services to industrial and commercial customers.

When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe,enjoyable,and positive work environment.We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment.

Job Summary:

Operating from our Fort McKay main shop, this position involves the safe operation ofseveral types of Class 1 or 3 units. Operators should be mechanically inclined and physically fit to work in all kinds of weather. Preference will be given to candidates that possess previous experience in the industrial sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operateseveral types of units (Water, sewer,Vacuum, Hydro-Vac, Roll off, Steam truck, Flat bed, Tanker, B-Train)in a safe and efficientmanner.

• Must be physically able to perform tasks and work in allweather.
• Completion of daily documentation including but not limited to dailylogbooks, customer work orders, field level risk assessment, pre/post tripinspections.
• Follow instructions for tasks assigned by Dispatch or Supervisor.
• Complete daily housekeeping of assigned truck to ensure maintenance of companyimage.
• Attend dailytoolboxand safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations and procedures.

• Maintain and operate all BME tools and equipment to the required standards andprocedures.
• Ensure that all training is keptcurrent.
• Follow all TDG and WHMIS standards andregulations.
• Seek out continuous improvementopportunities.
• Provide customer-focused services in allactivities.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Class 1 driver’s license with clean driver’sabstract.
• Minimum 3years experienceincluding up to 18 speed manual class 1 or 3 equipment.
• Previous or relatedexperience operatingWater, Vacuum, Hydro orComboVac units.
• Minedriveexperience is anasset.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• OSSA (or BSO/CSO) and CSTS certification.
• Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Good, Daily Trip Inspections, Provincial Hours of Service for Alberta, Weights and Dimensions, Cargo Securement for flatbeds, WHMIS, and H2S Alive considered an asset.
• Must successfully pass BME driver’s evaluation, Drug and Alcohol and fit for duty pre-employmentscreening.

We thank you for your interest in Birch Mountain and remind all candidates that only successful applicants will be contacted.Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to local candidates.