Vacuum Truck Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.

Vacuum truck operator providing hydro excavation, spill cleanup, hauling, and industrial environmental services for GFL Environmental. Operating equipment safely while supporting compliance, documentation, maintenance, and client service.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeEmerald Park • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating vacuum equipment and hydro-excavating in industrial settings while ensuring safety and compliance. Possesses strong customer service and communication skills, along with the ability to perform minor maintenance and maintain accurate documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Valid Commercial Driver's LicenseIndustrial Vacuum Truck ExperienceHydro-Excavating ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsSafety Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Vacuum Equipment OperationHydro ExcavatingMinor MaintenanceDocumentation ManagementLine FlushingSpill CleanupPower WashingWater HaulingConfined Space EntryJob Hazard Assessments

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSafety-Focused Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid/CPRConstruction Safety Training (CSTS)Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)H2S Alive

Industry Keywords

Environmental ComplianceIndustrial SettingNSC ComplianceAfter-Hours CallsShort-Term Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely operate vacuum equipment in an industrial setting
Provide services including hydro excavating, confined space entry, spill cleanup, line flushing, power washing, water hauling, and loading and hauling various fluids/material
Follow company policies, procedures, and on-site requirements
Provide exceptional service to clients and professionally represent GFL
Complete daily equipment pre-trips and driver logs for NSC compliance
Maintain detailed and accurate company documentation for work performed
Support environmental compliance
Participate in safety meetings, near miss reporting, and job hazard assessments
Work independently while managing time and productivity
Communicate effectively with clients and teams
Perform minor maintenance on units to maintain efficient operation
Accept after-hours calls when necessary
Travel short-term and stay overnight when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Commercial Driver's License
2 years of industrial vacuum truck and/or hydro-excavating experience, preferably with a combo unit
Exceptional customer service and communication skills
Safety-focused attitude and experience working in an industrial setting
Knowledge to perform minor maintenance on units
Cleanliness and organizational skills
Good health and physical condition to perform assigned duties
Willingness to accept after-hours calls when necessary
Some short-term travel and overnight stays may be required
Valid safety tickets such as First Aid/CPR, Construction Safety Training (CSTS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and H2S Alive are considered an asset
Valid work authorization in Canada; GFL does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Safety programs such as safety meetings, near miss reporting and job hazard assessments
Equal opportunity employment
Accommodation assistance available during the application process