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Class 1 or 3 Driver/Operator, Pressure & Vacuum
@ CEDA
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
CEDA is hiring a Class 1 or 3 Driver/Operator for its Pressure & Vacuum division in Fort McMurray, AB, as a contractor on full-time 7x7 and 14x14 shifts. The work involves operating and maintaining vacuum trucks and high-pressure water equipment outdoors, often at heights and inside tanks. A valid Class 1 or 3 licence, manual transmission driving and a CSO certification are required, and a $750 Northern Living Allowance is offered.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain vacuum trucks and high-pressure water equipment
- Work outdoors in harsh weather, including heights up to 100 meters
- Climb into small vessels and tanks with industrial cleaning equipment
- Rig specialty equipment in and out of job sites
- Complete required project paperwork
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 1 or Class 3 licence, no more than 5 demerits in 3 years
- Manual transmission driving (10, 13 or 18 speed), passing CEDA driver assessment
- CSO certification required
- 1+ years of industrial operator experience
- Prior vacuum truck experience an asset
- Negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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 | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CSO certification, Confined Space certification, Fall Protection certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
CEDA
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
Company Description
CEDA specializes in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services and has a proud history in North America with roots extending back to 1973. Our talented and experienced team is committed to delivering world-class solutions to help our clients maximize production, mitigate risk and avoid costly outages, always with safety top of mind.
We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!
Job Description
CEDA is currently seeking Class 1 or 3 Driver/Operators for our Pressure & Vacuum division at our Fort McMurray, ABlocation! Travel and accommodation are not offered for this position.
What we offer:
- CEDA offers full time work, rain or shine, and is in operation every day of the year
- Competitive wages, excellent benefits and matching pension contributions starting on your first day!
- $750 Northern Living Allowance
- 7x7 and 14x14 shifts with opportunity to work additional overtime shifts (especially during the turnaround seasons in the spring and fall). You know your schedule so you can have work life balance!
- Safety is number 1: we watch out for one another
- Skill development and opportunity for growth
- Opportunity to learn and gain experience on other pieces of equipment
- Variety: changing work scopes from one day to the next – there is always a new challenge
- Be a part of a true team. Our work is difficult but we get it done safely, with great people, all while having a laugh.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Work alongside Labourers operating and maintaining Vacuum trucks, High Pressure Water equipment and various specialty tools
- 90% of your day is outside of the truck, boots on the ground!
- Work safely at heights up to 100 meters in a labour intensive capacity
- Climb safely into small vessels and tanks with industrial cleaning equipment – our experienced crew has your back
- Ensure safety for all team members and property
- Work as part of a team and follow direction from supervision
- Work outdoors in harsh weather conditions
- Learn new skills every day by rigging in and out specialty equipment
- Complete required paperwork for projects and jobs
- Challenge your eye for detail, practice what we preach. Take your time, get the job done right the first time and safely every time
Qualifications
- Valid Class 1 or Class 3 license with no more than 5 demerits in last 3 years is required
- Driving manual transmissions (10, 13 or 18 speed) is required, must be able to pass a CEDA’s driver assessment.
- Prior experience driving a Vacuum Truck is an asset.
- 1+ years of operator experience in an industrial environment
- CSO certification required
- Confined Space and Fall Protection certification an asset but not required, we will train you!
- Able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and very good with a manual transmission
- You are safety focused when it comes to people and equipment
- Perform physically demanding work including climbing multiple flights of stairs and carrying equipment (able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis)
Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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