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Courage Oilfield Services is currently seeking a Vac Truck Operator.
Duties include:
-Loading and unloading of fluids
-Rig-in and rig-out equipment
-Manual lifting up to 50 pounds
-Operating and maintaining equipment
-Working outdoors in all weather conditions
-Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
-Working in confined spaces such as tanks
-Daily paperwork
-Training and mentoring new employees
-Other duties will include operation of a Steamer Truck and Gravel Truck.
Requirements:
-Valid Class 3A or higher license
-Provide own transportation to and from shop
-Current oilfield safety tickets an asset but employer is willing to train. Tickets include but not limited to, H2S Alive, PST, 1st Aid, Confined Space
-Previous experience preferred
-Applicants must be able to pass an alcohol and drug test
-Full health and dental benefits after probationary period
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Driver's Licence (Class 3 or D)
- H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness) Training
- WHMIS Certificate
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Handle inquiries from customers
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Transport hazardous products or dangerous goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Plan travel schedules and routes
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform brake adjustments
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Dump
- Hydrovac
Communication Equipment Experience
- Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
- Cellular phone
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)