Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator in Nanaimo or Port Alberni.

Primary duties include transporting, removing, delivering, and collecting diverse liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various sites. The role also involves assisting with swamping and performing physical tasks to support the team, with opportunities to operate a wide range of vac trucks and gain experience with high-pressure pumps and equipment.

Qualifications

• RequiresValid Class 3 license with valid driving abstract; Class 1 license is an asset.
• Must be able to operate manual transmission.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Flexibility to work after-hours for call outs.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks and high-pressure pumps/equipment to service customers.
• Set up and control hoses for pumping water.
• Maintain driver’s log daily.
• Clean and store equipment after use.

Skills

Driver's license

Manual transmission

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Job description

Position Summary

Our GFL Industrial Services team is seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator in Nanaimo or Port Alberni. 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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks and high-pressure pumps and equipment to perform tasks required by the customer.
• 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 the 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

• Valid Class 3 drivers’ license with an acceptable commercial driving abstract; Class 1 driver’s license is an asset.
• Must be able to operate manual transmission.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Flexibility of working after-hours for any call outs.
• Previous experience working in various environments (i.e. confined space, heights, noisy and various and extreme weather conditions); Industrial pulp and paper and/or oil and gas experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Willingness to take direction and work effectively in stressful situations.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic and proven track record for success.
• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers.

Pay Rate: $37.79 per hour

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