Temporary Turnaround Class One/Three (1/3) Operator

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/Three (1/3) 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?

• Operate lugger, roll off truck as required.

• Able to complete multiple short trips per day with frequent loading and unloading.

• Able to safely maneuver vehicles in congested areas.

• Inspect bins, report on condition and functionality or defects.

• Conduct precise Commercial Vehicle Inspections - documenting and reporting any deficiencies immediately to immediate supervisor.

• Communicate by phone with dispatcher concerning any delays, unsafe work sites, incidents, equipment breakdowns and/or other maintenance or operational concerns as required.

• Speak with customers to resolve minor customer concerns and refer customer complaints or questions to Foreperson or the Operations Supervisor.

• Operators will ensure that all (waste) bins are emptied and returned in a safe and timely manner and report any discrepancies that may occur.

• Other duties as assigned that would fulfill the mandate of complete customer service.

What does Acden need from me? 

• Valid Class One (1) license or valid Class Three license with Airbrake endorsement 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 an automatic tandem truck 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.

• Site experience is considered an asset.

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.