Class 3 Operator - Seasonal to Permanent

Why work for BME?

• Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day and 44 hours per week.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Schedule of 14 on, 7 off.
• Temporary with the potential to become Permanent.
• Camp accommodations provided.
• No Flights or travel provided.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Referral Bonus program.
• Opportunities for permanent full-time employment.
• Opportunities for growth.
• A great team of co-workers.

Job Summary:

Birch Mountain Enterprises is looking to hire experienced Class 3 Operators for Winter Drilling Projects. Day and night shift required. Must be TDG knowledgeable, have ice road experience with a minimum of 3 years manual transmission experience, and previous fluid hauling experience, such as processed water, building ice roads.

Operating from our client site, this position involves the safe operation of Class 3 trucks including Tri-Drive Vac trucks, Tri-Drive Water trucks, Tandem-Vacs, Semi-Vacs. Operators should be mechanically inclined and physically fit to work in all kinds of weather. Preference will be given to candidates who possess previous experience in the industrial sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of Water and Vac trucks in a safe and efficient manner. 
• ​​​​Must be physically able to perform tasks and work in all weather. 

• Completion of daily documentation, including but not limited to daily logbooks, customer work orders, field-level risk assessment, and pre-/post trip inspections. 

• Follow instructions for tasks assigned by Dispatch or Supervisor.

• Complete daily housekeeping of the assigned truck to ensure maintenance of the company image.

• Attend daily toolbox and safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations and procedures.

• Maintain and operate all BME tools and equipment to the required standards and procedures.

• Ensure that all training is kept current.

• Follow all TDG and WHMIS standards and regulations.

• Provide customer-focused services in all activities.

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum valid Class 3 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.

• Minimum 3 years of experience, including up to 18 speed manual class 1 or 3 equipment.

• Previous or related experience operating Tri-Drive Vac trucks, Tri-Drive Water trucks, Tandem-Vacs, Semi-Vac trucks.

• Mine driving experience is an asset.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

• OSSA (or BSO/CSO) and CSTS certification.

• Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Daily Trip Inspections, Provincial Hours of Service for Alberta, Weights and Dimensions, Cargo Securement for flatbeds, WHMIS, and H2S Alive, First Aid. 

• Must successfully pass BME driver’s evaluation, Drug and Alcohol, and fit for duty pre-employment screening.
  
  Company Background: 

  Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with over 400 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flat bed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers.

  When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe, enjoyable, and positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment.

We thank you for your interest in Birch Mountain and remind all candidates that only successful applicants will be contacted. Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to local candidates.