Vacuum Truck Labourer

GFL Environmental; Emerald Park; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Saskatchewan is seeking a Vacuum Truck Assistant Operator / Labourer to support our Vacuum Truck Services Division. You will assist with hydro excavating, confined space entry, spill cleanup, line flushing, and power washing while focusing on safety, professionalism and teamwork.

This developmental position supports earning a 3A license with company help. You will help with unit operation, hose setup, site prep, equipment rigging, and general labour tasks such as

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's license required.
• Experience in varied environments (confined space, heights, extreme weather) is an asset.
• Pulp and paper and/or oil & gas experience is an asset.
• Swamping experience (vacuum/hydrovac) is an asset.
• Experience with chemicals is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operator with safe operation of units.
• Set up and control hoses for safe pumping operations.
• Participate in job site prep and rigging in/out equipment.
• Position equipment safely and monitor setup.
• Clean and store equipment after use.
• Perform general labour on sites including truck cleaning and debris removal.
• Assist with confined space entry and detailed cleaning.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Heavy-lifting

Adaptable

Tools

High Pressure Water Blasting Equipment

Vacuum/Hydrovac equipment

Job description

Summary

The Vacuum Truck Assistant Operator / Labourer is relied upon for providing onsite support services for the Vacuum Truck Services Division which performs a very diverse range of activities including but not limited to: hydro excavating, confined space entry, spill cleanup, line flushing, and power washing, and assisting with the loading and hauling of various fluids / material. The Assistant Operator will assist with these labour based tasks with a focus on safety, professionalism and teamwork.

This is a developmental position designed to help employees grow within the organization by obtaining their 3A license with company assistance provided.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Operator with the safe operation of the various units
• Assist the Operator with the set up and control hoses attached to the pumps to ensure the safe and effective pumping of water
• Participate in job site preparation, including the rigging in/out of equipment
• Spot the safe positioning of equipment
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored
• Execute general labor duties on job sites, which include but not limited to truck cleaning, equipment packing, preparation for demobilization, and debris removal from job sites
• Confined space entry to remove debris and perform detailed cleaning
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Driver's license
• 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 also an asset
• Swamping experience is an asset (i.e. Vacuum and Hydrovac work)
• Experience working with High Pressure Water Blasting Equipment is an asset
• Experience working with chemicals is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform high labor intensity tasks in a team environment
• Willingness to take direction and work effectively in stressful situations
• Ability to multitask and adapt to new working environments
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic and proven track record for success
• Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers

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