Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.

. Transport, remove, deliver, and collect diverse liquid and solid hazardous wastes from different locations.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNanaimo • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating vacuum trucks and high-pressure pumps while ensuring safety and efficiency in hazardous waste management. Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service and collaborate effectively in diverse and challenging environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Valid Class 3 Driver's LicenseVacuum Truck OperationHigh-Pressure Pump OperationHazardous Waste ManagementExceptional Customer Service

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Hard Skills

Manual Transmission OperationEquipment RiggingLogbook MaintenancePhysical Task ExecutionWater Pumping Setup

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationMotivationMulti-TaskingReliabilityStress Management

Tools & Technologies

Vacuum TrucksHigh-Pressure PumpsHoses

Industry Keywords

Hazardous WasteIndustrial Pulp and PaperOil and GasConfined SpaceExtreme Weather Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transport, remove, deliver, and collect diverse liquid and solid hazardous wastes from different locations.
Assist with swamping and undertake various physical tasks to support the team.
Operate a wide range of vacuum trucks.
Operate vacuum trucks and high-pressure pumps and equipment to perform customer-required tasks.
Set up and control hoses attached to pumps for safe and effective water pumping.
Maintain and update the driver's logbook daily.
Clean and store equipment and tooling in the appropriate unit, case, or container before returning it to the shop.
Participate in job site preparation, including rigging equipment in and out.
Travel and work after-hours for call outs as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Class 3 drivers’ license with an acceptable commercial driving abstract; Class 1 driver’s license is an asset.
Must be able to operate manual transmission.
Ability to travel when required.
Flexibility of working after-hours for any call outs.
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 preferred.
Ability to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service to GFL clients and customers.
Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and effectively collaborate in a team environment.
Willingness to take direction and work effectively in stressful situations.
Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic and proven track record for success.
Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.