Posted 17 days ago
Assistant Operator (Swamper/Labourer)
@ GFL Environmental Inc. SASKATOON
Regina, Saskatchewan
Overview
GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring an Assistant Operator, a developmental labourer role helping an operator run pumping and vacuum units and handle general site work. The work includes hose setup, rigging, confined space cleaning and debris removal. The posting states the employer will help the hire obtain a 3A licence.
Responsibilities:
- Assist operator with safe equipment operation
- Set up and control pump hoses
- Prepare job sites and rig equipment
- Clean, store and pack equipment
- Enter confined spaces to remove debris
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Experience in confined spaces, heights and extreme weather
- Swamping or hydrovac experience is an asset
- High pressure water blasting experience is an asset
- Chemical handling experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
GFL Environmental Inc. SASKATOON
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Description
Summary:
This is a developmental position designed to help employees grow within the organization by obtaining their 3A license with company assistance provided.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Operator with the safe operation of the various units
Assist the Operator with the set up and control hoses attached to the pumps to ensure the safe and effective pumping of water
Participate in job site preparation, including the rigging in/out of equipment
Spot the safe positioning of equipment
Ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored
Execute general labor duties on job sites, which include but not limited to truck cleaning, equipment packing, preparation for demobilization, and debris removal from job sites
Confined space entry to remove debris and perform detailed cleaning
Other duties as required
Requirements
Valid Class 5 Driver's license
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 also an asset
Swamping experience is an asset (i.e. Vacuum and Hydrovac work)
Experience working with High Pressure Water Blasting Equipment is an asset
Experience working with chemicals is an asset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform high labor intensity tasks in a team environment
Willingness to take direction and work effectively in stressful situations
Ability to multitask
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