Assistant Operator (Swamper/Labourer)

Overview

Assist vacuum truck operator with safe operation, setup, cleaning, and labor tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• pump operation
• hose setup
• rigging equipment
• equipment positioning
• confined space
• equipment cleaning

Tasks

-Assist the Operator with the safe operation of the various units -Assist the Operator with the set up and control hoses attached to the pumps to ensure the safe and effective pumping of water -Participate in job site preparation, including the rigging in/out of equipment -Spot the safe positioning of equipment -Execute general labor duties on job sites, which include but not limited to truck cleaning, equipment packing, preparation for demobilization, and debris removal from job sites -Confined space entry to remove debris and perform detailed cleaning -Ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored

Requirements

• water blasting
• confined space
• class 5
• swamping
• chemical
• multitask

What You Bring

-Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform high labor intensity tasks in a team environment -Willingness to take direction and work effectively in stressful situations -Reliable team player that is supportive of co-workers -Experience working with High Pressure Water Blasting Equipment is an asset -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 also an asset -Experience working with chemicals is an asset -Ability to multitask and adapt to new working environments -Valid Class 5 Driver's license -Swamping experience is an asset (i.e. Vacuum and Hydrovac work)

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About Gfl Environmental Inc.

-Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse. -Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario. -Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups. -Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet. -Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre. -Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope. -Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports. -The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.

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