Combo-vac / Vacuum Truck / Hydrovac Operator

**About Viking CIP**:

- Viking CIP Ltd is an Alberta-based company that provides on-site mobile heat exchanger cleaning and vacuum truck services to the major Oil & Gas Corporations, Municipal customers, and manufacturing sector. Viking has expanded its operations, facility, and field equipment to continue its 7th consecutive year of growth.
- Viking is looking to recruit multiple individuals with experience operating Vacuum/Steam trucks in the oil and gas services industry.
- These positions offer competitive wages, travel time and overtime as applicable, travel expenses via company credit card, use of company vehicles as required, and a very strong benefits plan.

**About You**:

- The right individuals will demonstrate a history of long-term employment with prior employers, the ability to operate safely in industrial environments and the capacity to learn and innovate. Individuals with chemical/industrial cleaning experience, fluid-haul, or performing industrial services to SAGD operations will be given preference.

**Job Details**:

- Role specific training and necessary industry certifications are provided.
- This position requires loading/unloading fluids/solids via vacuum and steam/pressure cleaning equipment. There is also potential that this position may involve hydro excavation.
- The successful applicant will be hired as an employee (not sub-contractor) and must complete a 3-month probationary period.

**Experience / Education**:

- 2 years of oil & gas services experience as a vacuum truck, steam truck, or hydro-vac operator.
- General knowledge of working mechanics (good mechanical instincts).
- Class 3 Operators License (with air brake endorsement) - minimum.

**Job Requirements**:

- Flexible schedule, able to work out of town with 24-hour's notice.
- Able to work shift work.
- Ability and Willingness to follow safe work procedures at all times.
- Outdoor work in sometimes harsh climate conditions.
- On and off-site safety, including diligent use of PPE at all times.
- Must possess general mechanical aptitude and abilities.
- Worker must be hardworking and dependable.
- Must work well with others/be a team player.
- Must possess a resourceful and self-motivated attitude.
- This is a safety sensitive position and the successful completion of pre-access drug, alcohol, and fitness screening is required.

**Mandatory Certifications/Licenses**:

- Valid Class 3 driver's license (with air brake endorsement).
- Three (3) year Commercial Drivers Abstract (CDA) demonstrating a safe driving history with no major convictions and no more than three (3) minor convictions.

**Highly desirable Certifications/licenses**:

- Standard First Aid
- H2S Alive
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
- Confined Space Entry and Monitor
- Fall Protection
- Aerial/Elevated Work Platform
- Ground Disturbance

**Compensation**:

- Permanent, Full Time Employment
- $40.15 per hour
- $1000 hiring incentive.
- Overtime payable after 8-hours per day, or 44-hours per week
- Excellent benefits, including health, drug, dental, life, HSA, WSA, EFAP, and RRSP.
- Opportunity for advancement and increased earning potential

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $40.15 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience, and are you competent, to operate heavy equipment with an 18-speed manual transmission. Please explain.
- This position involves the high-volume use of caustic/corrosive chemicals. While there are robust controls in place to prevent exposure, personal protective equipment (PPE) is required as the last line of defense. Are you comfortable wearing respiratory protective equipment (i.e., full-face and/or supplied air face masks) and full body chemical protection? Training will be provided.
- This position requires the operation of a commercial vehicle. Are you able to provide a commercial drivers abstract (CDA) demonstrating a safe driving history with no major convictions and no more than three (3) minor convictions.
- This is a safety sensitive position, where impairment may be a hazard to you and those you work with. Compliant pre-access drug, alcohol, and fitness screening is required as a condition of employment. If selected for this position, do you agree to complete this testing upon hire?
- This position primarily works within SAGD (Steam-assisted Gravity Drainage) and Petrochemical plants? Do you have experience and are you comfortable working on these sites?
- What kind of work have you done previously while operating either a vacuum truck, steam truck, or