Class 1 Operator

Birch-Mountain-Enterprises-; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid after 8 hours a day and

Job summary

Birch Mountain Enterprises is seeking a qualified operator to safely operate Class 1 or 3 units from our Fort McKay main shop. The role requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Preference will be given to candidates with industrial sector experience. Candidates must hold a valid Class 1 license with a clean abstract and relevant safety certifications; potential to join a long-term team in Fort McMurray area.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Class 1 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.
• Minimum 3 years experience including up to 18 speed manual class 1 or 3 equipment.
• Previous or related experience operating Water, Vacuum, Hydro or ComboVac units.
• Mine drive experience is an asset.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• OSSA (or BSO/CSO) and CSTS certification.
• Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods, 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-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate several types of units (Water, sewer, Vacuum, Hydro-Vac, Roll off, Steam truck, Flat bed, Tanker, B-Train) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks and work in all weather.
• Complete daily documentation including daily logbooks, customer work orders, field level risk assessment, pre/post trip inspections.
• Follow instructions from Dispatch or Supervisor.
• Complete daily housekeeping of assigned truck to ensure maintenance of company image.
• Attend daily toolbox and safety meetings and adhere to safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain and operate all BME tools and equipment to required standards.
• Ensure that all training is kept current.
• Follow all TDG and WHMIS standards and regulations.
• Seek out continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide customer-focused services in all activities.

Skills

Class 1 license

Truck/ equipment operation

Clear communication

Safety certifications

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’s abstract.
• 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.