Vacuum Truck Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Emerald Park; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator in Saskatchewan to support industrial vacuum and hydro-excavation services. You will safely operate vacuum equipment, maintain records, and represent the company professionally while delivering high-quality customer service.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability. A valid CDL with a clean abstract is required, and the company notes that they may train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3A or 1A commercial driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

Summary The Vacuum Truck Operator will work with the Vacuum Truck Services team to provide exceptional service to our clients. Services provided include hydro excavating, confined space entry, 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. Willing to train the right candidate; a positive attitude and strong work ethic are considered valuable assets.

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 3A or 1A Commercial Driver's License and a Clean Commercial Drivers Abstract and Claims History
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission
• Industrial vacuum truck and/or hydro-excavating experience is preferred but not required
• Experience working with High Pressure Water Blasting Equipment is 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

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.

Current GFL Employees

If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. 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.