Pump operator Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Our GFL Industrial Services team is seeking Vacuum Truck / High Pressure Pump Operator in Surrey. The responsibilities include but are not limited to transporting removing delivering and collecting diverse liquid and solid hazardous wastes from different locations. Additionally the successful candidate will be required to assist with swamping and undertake various physical tasks to support the team. This role also provides the opportunity to operate a wide range of vac trucks and gain experience with high pressure pumps and equipment.

This will be an on call position and a Unionized position. Benefits are provided through the Union. We respond to calls 24 / 7 365 days a year. Applicants must be willing to be on call and respond with no notice.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

Competently & consistently perform pre-trip inspections equipment pre-use checklists and any other required paperwork.

Completely implement company procedures for safe work practices.

Keep an up-to-date electronic drivers log. This is a cell phone based app.

Operate vacuum trucks combo units high pressure water pumps and other equipment in a safe and professional manner.

Must have experience with all weather and road conditions and be competent reading all road signage using off-road communication systems and have a complete understanding of all load requirements.

Complete understanding of Provincial and Municipal roads seasonal road ban restrictions wide load dimensions and Transportation of Dangerous Goods routes.

Ability to understand the weigh scales and the transport Canada guidelines for transporting.

Assist crew members with rigging in / out of and completing jobs.

Interacts with customer and provides excellent company representation.

Understand the importance of utilizing spotters when required as necessary.

Ensure truck equipment and components are in good working condition at all times.

Follow company policies and procedures for routine maintenance perform general housekeeping to ensure unit is operating properly and report any deficiency to supervisor.

Performs minor repairs to truck as needed and discussed with supervisor

Following GFL Environmental policies and procedures.

Maintain and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be eligible to work in Canada

Flexibility of working after-hours for any call outs.

Excellent English reading / writing comprehension.

D&A Clearance (12-Panel Express to Lab Drug and Alcohol Pre-Access Testing)

Class 3 with air or class 1 license with a Clean drivers abstract.

Must be able to operate manual transmission.

Willing and able to travel out of town throughout B.C. and Alberta for projects during our Busy seasons (spring and fall) and as needed.

Must reside in the area for which they are applying. This is not a fly in / out position.

Experience in the industry or a similar industry is required.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Key Skills

Concrete Pumping,Roll Off Truck,Crane,Construction Experience,Heavy Equipment Operation,Lean Management,Mechanical Knowledge,Commercial Driving,Paving,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1