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Class 1 Operator
@ Birch Mountain Enterprises
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Birch Mountain Enterprises is hiring experienced Class 1 Operators for full-time work from its Fort McKay shop, operating vac, water, waste, fuel and flatbed hauling units. The role requires safe operation of several truck types, daily documentation and working in all weather. Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day and 44 hours a week, and a monthly living allowance and health, dental and retirement benefits are offered.
Responsibilities:
- Operate vac, water, sewer, tanker and flatbed units safely
- Complete daily logbooks, work orders and pre/post trip inspections
- Follow dispatch and supervisor instructions
- Attend daily toolbox and safety meetings
- Maintain assigned truck and equipment to company standards
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 1 licence with clean driver's abstract
- Minimum 3 years manual transmission experience
- Previous fluid hauling experience (vac, hydro-vac, tanker)
- OSSA (or BSO/CSO) and CSTS certification
- TDG knowledge required; other certifications an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | OSSA, CSTS, TDG, WHMIS, H2S Alive |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Birch Mountain Enterprises
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Full company description
From a modest start in 2005, BME has grown into a well-respected brand, with over 400 employees and 200 units in our fleet including Water trucks, Vacuum Trucks, Hydro Vacs, Semi vac, Combo Vacs, and Fuel Tankers. BME is an industry leader for Pressure, Vac and Fluid Hauling providing a vast list of services including tank and vessel cleans, fluid transfer and disposal, contained fluid neutralization, dangerous goods hauling, high- and low-pressure wash assist containment, potable water, sewer services, bulk fuel delivery, and solid waste management. BME is based and operates in northern Alberta, servicing customers within Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree and Dene and historical homelands of the Metis. 2023 has seen BME expand operations and seek opportunities in Central Alberta and BC.BME is based and operates in northern Alberta, servicing customers within Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree and Dene and historical homelands of the Metis. 2023 has seen BME expand operations and seek opportunities in Central Alberta and BC.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,416
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 139
- Reported office locations
- Lot 61, Fort McKay Incubator Park, Fort MacKay, AB T0P 1C0, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Birch Mountain Enterprises
- Birch Mountain Enterprises LP
- Specialties
- Fluid Hauling
- Industrial Steaming
- Bulk Water Hauling
- Hydrovac
- Semi Vac
- and High Pressure Steam
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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From a modest start in 2005, BME has grown into a well-respected brand, with over 400 employees and 200 units in our fleet including Water trucks, Vacuum Trucks, Hydro Vacs, Semi vac, Combo Vacs, and Fuel Tankers. BME is an industry leader for Pressure, Vac and Fluid Hauling providing a vast list of services including tank and vessel cleans, fluid transfer and disposal, contained fluid neutralization, dangerous…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Fort MacKay, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| Specialties | Fluid HaulingIndustrial SteamingBulk Water HaulingHydrovacSemi Vacand High Pressure Steam |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
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Birch Mountain Enterprises is looking to hire experienced Class 1 Operators. Must be TDG knowledgeable, with a minimum of 3 years manual transmission experience and previous Fluid hauling experience such as D-sand, processed water, sewer, bitumen, on the follow types of equipment: Semi-vac, Hydro-vac and tanker.
What's in it for you?
- Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day and 44 hours per week.
- A monthly living allowance.
- 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.
- Regular company BBQ's, breakfasts and opportunities to get involved with different events.
- 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 Fort McKay main shop, this position involves the safe operation of several types of Class 1 or 3 units. 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, Hydro-Vac, Roll off, Steam truck, Flat bed, Tanker, B-Train) 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 or 3 equipment.
Previous or related experience operating Water, Vacuum, Hydro or Combo Vac units.
Mine drive experience is an asset.
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, and H2S Alive considered an asset.
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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