Posted 4 days ago
Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator
@ GFL Environmental Services Inc.
Nanaimo, BC · Port Alberni, BC
Overview
GFL Environmental Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator in Nanaimo or Port Alberni. The role involves transporting, removing and collecting liquid and solid hazardous wastes and operating vacuum trucks and high-pressure pumps. The posting states a pay rate of $37.79 per hour and requires after-hours availability for call-outs.
Pay:
$37.79 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate vacuum trucks and high-pressure pumps for customer tasks
- Transport and collect liquid and solid hazardous wastes
- Set up and control pump hoses
- Maintain daily driver's logbook
- Clean and store equipment; participate in rigging at job sites
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 3 licence with acceptable driving abstract
- Manual transmission operation
- Experience in confined space, heights and extreme weather
- Industrial pulp and paper or oil and gas experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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GFL Environmental Services Inc.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 165 |
Position Summary
Our GFL Industrial Services team is seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator in Nanaimo or Port Alberni. 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.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate vacuum trucks and high-pressure pumps and equipment to perform tasks required by the customer.
- Set up and control hoses attached to the pumps to ensure the safe and effective pumping of water.
- Maintain and update the driver's logbook daily.
- Ensure all equipment and tooling is cleaned and stored in the appropriate unit, case, or container before it is returned to the shop.
- Participate in job site preparation, including the rigging in/out of equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid Class 3 drivers’ license with an acceptable commercial driving abstract; Class 1 driver’s license is an asset.
- Must be able to operate manual transmission.
- Ability to travel when required.
- Flexibility of working after-hours for any call outs.
- 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 preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.
- Positive attitude and a strong sense of pride in your work.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to GFL clients and customers.
- Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and effectively collaborate in a team environment.
- Willingness to take direction and work effectively in stressful situations.
- Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong work ethic and proven track record for success.
- Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers.
Pay Rate: $37.79 per hour
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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 [email protected]
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
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