POSITION SCOPE

Reporting to the Fluid Services Manager, the Fluids Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining vac trucks, water trucks, and other vehicles within the fleet, performing shop maintenance, and supporting the fluid services business line. They will also be expected to support other service lines in the off season. This position is considered to be a safety-sensitive position. This position encompasses two levels of seniority based on skillset, experience, and equipment complexity, as outlined below.

Fluids Operator 1

The Fluids Operator 1 position is an entry-level position into the role, with a focus on learning equipment and performing routine work under guidance. This position is primarily responsible for water hauling operations and starting to learn vac services, including routine fluid transfers and basic cleanouts. The Fluids Operator 1 focuses on developing the skills and experience required to safely and effectively perform fluid hauling and vacuum truck work, while assisting on more complex operations as required.

Fluids Operator 2

The Fluids Operator 2 position is a more senior role, with a focus on working independently and handling more complex or hazardous jobs.  This position is primarily responsible for vac operations. This includes the operation of vac tucks and other required equipment to excavating, loading and unloading. 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Vac Truck Operations

• Operate equipment at various sites as per Magnum’s and the customer’s requirements.
• Ensure the job site placement of the equipment is safe, stable, and secure.
• Ensure all equipment and components are in good working condition.
• Conduct pre and post trip inspections by following Magnum’s policies and procedures for routine maintenance.
• Safely and efficiently load and chain down equipment for transport.
• Understand load securement and hours of service regulations.
• Follow all local, provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Demonstrate a commitment to environmental compliance and safe work practices. Follow safety standards set by Magnum and the customer.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork and documentation properly within set timelines; this includes daily logs, dispatch and trip reports, timesheets, etc.
• Ensure customer and client satisfaction by always providing excellent customer service.
• Perform general housekeeping to ensure units are in a clean state and operating properly. 
• Keep the shop and yard clean, including floors, washrooms, coffee rooms, and wash bay.
• Perform laundry duties and ensure cleaned items are put away in their designated areas.

Water Hauling

• Operate compactors, water trucks and class 1 units (if able) with a trailer competently and perform all required maintenance.
• Operate bulker pneumatic blower and offload trailer without supervision.
• Support the progression of Junior Operators through hands-on training and development.
• Understand load securement and hours of service regulations.
• Safely and efficiently load and chain down equipment for transport.
• Keep the shop and yard clean, including floors, washrooms, coffee rooms, and wash bay.
• Put parts and tools away in identified storage locations.  
• Assist with cleaning, maintaining, spotting and working on equipment.
• Perform laundry duties and ensure cleaned items are put away in their designated areas.
• Extract soil samples accurately and in a timely manner.

General

• Participate in training and development activities.
• Other related duties as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required

• Class 3 or 1 (Canada) / class A CDL (U.S.) license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of basic underground utilities.
• Physically capable of moving/lifting heavy objects up to 23 kg., bending, standing, and climbing repeatedly for extended periods.
• Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time and in all types of weather conditions.
• Willing to travel for assignments, for up to two weeks at a time. Accommodations will be provided.
• Willing to support other business lines in the off season.
• Able to work overtime and travel.
• Legally eligible to work in the country the role is based out of.

Looking For

• Previous experience as an operator in the vac and water services industry.
• Worked in a similar environment (shop sites, remote locations).
• Knowledge of Federal Hours of Service.
• Paperwork and computer skills as well as the ability to make timely submissions.
• Maintenance knowledge, mechanically inclined, and can troubleshoot.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, reliable, and dependable.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Understands the importance of safety.
• Team player and customer service focused.
• Demonstrated initiative and results orientated.

Assets

• Possesses safety tickets.
• Experience dealing with customers.