Senior Operator (Class 3 Driver)

In a complex and ever-changing world, we’re the ones who get it done. CEDA is where resourcefulness meets inventiveness, where experience meets innovation and where challenges inspire world-class solutions. With over 50 years of hands-on experience, our skilled workforce takes on the toughest industrial projects with determination, ingenuity and a results-driven approach—always with safety at the forefront.

We help industries thrive by delivering reliable industrial and environmental services that maximize production, mitigate risk and prevent costly outages. Powered by cutting-edge technologies, CEDA provides more than 120 specialized services and cost-effective solutions across North America, creating exceptional value for our clients.

We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!

Job Description

CEDA is currently seeking a Senior Operator (Class 3 Driver) to join our team. This position is for a one (1) year term beginning in January 2027, and will work full-time, continuously until January 2028. This position will be based out of our Fort McMurray office: 180 Maclennan Crescent, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 4E8.

What we Offer: 

• 1-year term: January 2027 to January 2028
• Various shifts, hours and days of week vary by assignment
• 8-12 hours per shift, based on an 8/44 overtime arrangement or a hours of work averaging agreement, with day and night shifts required
• $37.84 - $43.41 per hour
• Staff accommodations are available for a fee
• Transportation is provided to and from Fort McMurray at the beginning and end of the term

Location:  Various. This is a mobile position and work locations will vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Major areas of operation will be in and around Fort McMurray, AB; the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo, AB; Edmonton, AB; Red Deer County, AB; Carseland, AB; and Sarnia, ON.; Regina, SK; Estevan, SK; and Arcola, SK.
Hours:  Minimum 40 hours per week
Language of work:  English

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

•  Work alongside Labourers assisting with the operation and maintenance of vacuum trucks, high pressure water equipment and various specialty trucks
• Work safely at heights up to 100 meters in a labour-intensive capacity
• Climb safely into small vessels and tanks with industrial cleaning equipment – our experienced crew has your back
• Complete minor maintenance and checks on equipment
• Mentor existing and new employees on work practices and procedures
• Ensure safety for all team members and property
• Provide quality service to our clients
• Learn new skills every day by rigging in and out specialty equipment
• Leave the job site in better condition than when we arrived. Clean, safe and job done
• Haul hoses, PPE and tools to where the work is being done
• Complete required paperwork for projects and jobs

Role Specifications : 

• Education:  High School Diploma
• Experience:  Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Cleaning; experience in operation and training others in driving and operation of hydrovacs; combos; wetvac; water; steamers; high pressure (dump gun).
• Licensing/Certifications:  Valid Class 3 driver’s license or equivalent; driver’s abstract check; valid CSO (Common Safety Orientation) certificate; Confined Space & Fall Protection certificates an asset.
• Other Requirements:  Able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug & alcohol test; ability to drive manual transmission vehicles; ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to lift 23kg (50 lbs) regularly; perform physically demanding work; own steel-toed safety boots

Additional Information

Apply through CEDA's careers page, or submit your resume to View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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