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Class 3 Operator - Seasonal to Permanent

@ Birch Mountain Enterprises

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Temporary3+ years experience
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Overview

Birch Mountain Enterprises is hiring experienced Class 3 operators for winter drilling projects at a client site, with a temporary role that may become permanent. The work is driving Tri-Drive Vac, Tri-Drive Water, Tandem-Vac and Semi-Vac trucks on day and night shifts, on a 14-on, 7-off schedule with overtime after 8 hours a day and 44 hours a week, and camp accommodation provided.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate water and vac trucks safely and efficiently
  • Complete daily logbooks, work orders, risk assessments and inspections
  • Follow dispatch and supervisor instructions
  • Attend toolbox and safety meetings
  • Maintain assigned truck and BME equipment

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 3 licence with clean abstract
  • Minimum 3 years manual transmission experience
  • Experience operating vac and water trucks
  • TDG, WHMIS and H2S Alive certification
  • OSSA or CSTS certification

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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience3+ years
Scheduleday, overtime, overnight
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Vehicle, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsOSSA, CSTS, TDG, Daily Trip Inspections, Provincial Hours of Service for Alberta, Weights and Dimensions
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol, driving record
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Wellness

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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.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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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
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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…

FieldValue
IndustryOil and Gas
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersFort MacKay, AB
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2005
SpecialtiesFluid HaulingIndustrial SteamingBulk Water HaulingHydrovacSemi Vacand High Pressure Steam
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Job description

Why work for BME?

  • Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day and 44 hours per week.
  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Schedule of 14 on, 7 off.
  • Temporary with the potential to become Permanent.
  • Camp accommodations provided.
  • No Flights or travel provided.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee Referral Bonus program.
  • Opportunities for permanent full-time employment.
  • Opportunities for growth.
  • A great team of co-workers.

Job Summary:

Birch Mountain Enterprises is looking to hire experienced Class 3 Operators for Winter Drilling Projects. Day and night shift required. Must be TDG knowledgeable, have ice road experience with a minimum of 3 years manual transmission experience, and previous fluid hauling experience, such as processed water, building ice roads.

Operating from our client site, this position involves the safe operation of Class 3 trucks including Tri-Drive Vac trucks, Tri-Drive Water trucks, Tandem-Vacs, Semi-Vacs. Operators should be mechanically inclined and physically fit to work in all kinds of weather. Preference will be given to candidates who possess previous experience in the industrial sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operation of Water and Vac trucks 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, and pre-/post trip inspections.
  • Follow instructions for tasks assigned by Dispatch or Supervisor.

  • Complete daily housekeeping of the assigned truck to ensure maintenance of the 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.

  • Provide customer-focused services in all activities.

Qualifications:

  • Possess a minimum valid Class 3 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience, including up to 18 speed manual class 1 or 3 equipment.

  • Previous or related experience operating Tri-Drive Vac trucks, Tri-Drive Water trucks, Tandem-Vacs, Semi-Vac trucks.

  • Mine driving experience is an asset.

  • Clear verbal and written communication skills.

  • OSSA (or BSO/CSO) and CSTS certification.

  • Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Daily Trip Inspections, Provincial Hours of Service for Alberta, Weights and Dimensions, Cargo Securement for flatbeds, WHMIS, and H2S Alive, First Aid.
  • Must successfully pass BME driver’s evaluation, Drug and Alcohol, and fit for duty pre-employment screening.

    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.

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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