Remote Class 1 Operator - Night Shift - Remote Camp


Birch Mountain Enterprises is looking to hire experienced Class 1 Operators at our Kearl site location. Must be TDG knowledgeable, with a minimum of 3 years manual transmission experience and previous Fluid hauling experience on water and vac trucks. Must be willing to haul both water and sewer. FLIGHTS AND CAMP AVAILABLE!

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive wages.
  • Company paid health and dental benefits.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • An annual health spending account.
  • A company matching retirement savings plan (RSP).
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee Referral Bonus program.
  • Camp accommodations provided.
  • Flights from site to Edmonton or Calgary.
  • Schedule of 14 on 14 off.
  • A great team of co-workers.

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.

Job Summary:

Operating from our client site, Kearl Lake, this position involves the safe operation of several types of Class 1 units, hauling both water and sewer. Operators should be mechanically inclined and physically fit to work in all kinds of weather. Preference will be given to candidates that possess previous experience in the industrial sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate several types of units (Water, sewer, Vacuum) 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, pre/post trip inspections.

  • Follow instructions for tasks assigned by Dispatch or Supervisor.

  • Complete daily housekeeping of assigned truck to ensure maintenance of 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.

  • Seek out continuous improvement opportunities.

  • Provide customer-focused services in all activities.

Qualifications:

  • Possess a valid Class 1 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.

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

  • Previous or related experience operating Water and Vac units.

  • Mine drive experience required.

  • Clear verbal and written communication skills.

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

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

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

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.

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