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- Employment type
- Full-time, Contract
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Operate and maintain vacuum trucks, high-pressure water equipment, and specialty tools in an industrial environment. Perform physically demanding tasks including working at heights and entering confined spaces while ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Job details
Company Description CEDA specializes in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services and has a proud history in North America with roots extending back to 1973. Our talented and experienced team is committed to delivering world-class solutions to help our clients maximize production, mitigate risk and avoid costly outages, always with safety top of mind. We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you! Job Description CEDA is currently seeking Class 1 or 3 Driver/Operators for our Pressure & Vacuum division at our Fort McMurray, AB location! Travel and accommodation are not offered for this position. What we offer: CEDA offers full time work, rain or shine, and is in operation every day of the year Competitive wages, excellent benefits and matching pension contributions starting on your first day! $750 Northern Living Allowance 7x7 and 14x14 shifts with opportunity to work additional overtime shifts (especially during the turnaround seasons in the spring and fall). You know your schedule so you can have work life balance! Safety is number 1: we watch out for one another Skill development and opportunity for growth Opportunity to learn and gain experience on other pieces of equipment Variety: changing work scopes from one day to the next – there is always a new challenge Be a part of a true team. Our work is difficult but we get it done safely, with great people, all while having a laugh. Key Duties and Responsibilities Work alongside Labourers operating and maintaining Vacuum trucks, High Pressure Water equipment and various specialty tools 90% of your day is outside of the truck, boots on the ground! Work safely at heights up to 100 meters in a labour intensive capacity Climb safely into small vessels and tanks with industrial cleaning equipment – our experienced crew has your back Ensure safety for all team members and property Work as part of a team and follow direction from supervision Work outdoors in harsh weather conditions Learn new skills every day by rigging in and out specialty equipment Complete required paperwork for projects and jobs Challenge your eye for detail, practice what we preach. Take your time, get the job done right the first time and safely every time Qualifications Valid Class 1 or Class 3 license with no more than 5 demerits in last 3 years is required Driving manual transmissions (10, 13 or 18 speed) is required, must be able to pass a CEDA’s driver assessment. Prior experience driving a Vacuum Truck is an asset. 1+ years of operator experience in an industrial environment CSO certification required Confined Space and Fall Protection certification an asset but not required, we will train you! Able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug and alcohol test Skills Strong mechanical aptitude and very good with a manual transmission You are safety focused when it comes to people and equipment Perform physically demanding work including climbing multiple flights of stairs and carrying equipment (able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis) Additional Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. To learn more, please also visit our page to view upcoming job fairs and events or follow us on Facebook.
What you’ll do
Operate and maintain vacuum trucks, high-pressure water equipment, and specialty tools in an industrial environment. Perform physically demanding tasks including working at heights and entering confined spaces while ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Requirements
Requires a valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license with a clean driving record and experience with manual transmissions. Candidates must possess CSO certification and be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Excellent benefits
- Matching pension contributions
- Northern living allowance
- Professional development
- Skill development
Listed skills
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Vacuum truck operation
- High pressure water equipment
- Manual transmission driving
- Industrial maintenance
- Rigging
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Confined space entry
- Fall protection
- Heavy equipment operation
- Industrial Repair And Maintenance
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Fall Protection
- Lifting Ability
- Risk Mitigation
- Pressure Washer
- Mechanical Aptitude
Job areas
- Trades
- Transportation
- Energy
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Class 1 Driver
- Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)
- Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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