Join Acden Environment - A Leading Waste and Recycling Services Team

In this role, you will be at the forefront of our mission to promote environmental responsibility by ensuring the efficient and safe collection, transportation, and disposal of waste. You'll enjoy a dynamic work environment, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of knowing your work positively impacts our communities and the planet. If you're reliable, have a clean driving record, and are committed to providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! Join us in driving towards a cleaner, greener future.

Position Title: Class One (1) Operator

Role Type: Temporary / Local Position (Camp provided if not local/Non-FIFO)

Location: Syncrude Basemine, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: 6 on/1 off; 12-hour day and night shifts

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

What I will be doing?

• Safely and proficiently operate truck-mounted hydraulic hoisting devices and various highway tractor/trailers including roll off truck and trailer combinations.

• Provide long-haul transportation services, including overnight routes.

• Complete thorough Commercial Vehicle Inspections as required, including the documenting and reporting of any deficiencies promptly to immediate Supervisor.

• Ensure all waste services are completed in a safe and timely manner.

• Inspect condition of waste bins, report defects, and monitor condition and functionality.

• Notify Dispatch Coordinator of delays, unsafe work sites, incidents, equipment breakdowns and/or other maintenance or operational concerns.

• Address and resolve client concerns and when appropriate refer complaints and questions to the leadership and/or supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned that fulfill the demands of the role.

What does Acden need from me? 

• Valid Class One (1) Operator’s Licence or equivalent is required.

• Three (3) or more years of professional truck driving experience is required.

• Ability to access all Acden client sites as required by the position.

• Commercial Abstract demonstrating a pattern of safe and compliant driving behaviour is required.

• Valid Common Safety Orientation (CSO), or BSO certificate, or a combination of CSTS & OSSA is required.

• Ability to obtain clearance on drug, alcohol, hearing, and physical abilities pre-employment testing is required; this role is designated as safety sensitive.

• Successfully completing a driver’s evaluation on a tractor-trailer or truck-and-trailer combination with an 18-speed manual transmission is required.

• Safety driven attitude and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What are the "nice to haves"? 

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certificate is an asset.

• Load securement experience in accordance with Alberta Provincial Cargo Securement Regulations is preferred.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify as members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are an Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) member, we invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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