Vacuum and High Pressure Pump Operator, Industrial Services

GFL Environmental Inc.; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Kitimat, BC is seeking Local Vacuum Truck and High Pressure Pump Operators to transport, remove, deliver and collect hazardous wastes, supporting the team with swamping and physical tasks.

This role provides exposure to a wide range of vac trucks and high-pressure pumps. You will operate vac trucks, set up hoses, maintain driver logs, and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate manual transmission equipment.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Flexibility to work after-hours for call outs.
• Positive attitude with strong customer service ethic.
• Motivated, able to multi-task and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks and hydro-vacs, and handle high-pressure pumps and equipment.
• Set up and control hoses to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain and update the driver’s logbook daily.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are properly cleaned and stored after use.
• Assist with job site preparation and rigging in/out equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Manual transmission

Travel willingness

After-hours flexibility

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

Our GFL Industrial Services team is seeking Local Vacuum Truck and High Pressure Pump Operators in Kitimat, BC. 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 various trucks to perform tasks required by the customer ranging from vacuum trucks and hydro-vacs to combo-vacs and high-pressure pumps and equipment.
• Set up and control hoses attached to the pumps to ensure safe and effective operations.
• 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.

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.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

About GFL

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we’re glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way.

Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.