Vacuum Truck Operator

Location: St. John's

A subsidiary and cross-cultural partnerships within the Municipal Group of Companies, Silak-Muncipal GP is a full-service civil construction and mining contractor based in Labrador. Our experience in Northern Climatic conditions has established us as leaders in the industry, a team that understands the unique challenges of working in the harshest of environments. In addition to high performance standards, including strict safety/environmental practices, we are dedicated to working with aboriginal groups to promote sustainable and socially responsible development.

Company and Project Overview
Silak-Municipal GP Limited’s history is firmly embedded in the mining and construction industry of Labrador and Eastern Canada and as an organization we have been operating in the region for well over 50 years. Working alongside seasoned industry professionals with cutting edge equipment and technology; we offer a stimulating work environment in a well-established enterprise where you can consistently exceed your limits.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Vacuum Truck Driver/Operator for a short-term project at a remote worksite in northern Labrador. This role will support industrial cleaning and materials handling activities in and around tailings pond areas. The successful candidate will be safety-focused, dependable, and comfortable working in challenging weather and remote camp conditions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Operate a turbo vacuum truck in a safe and professional manner in a mining or industrial environment.

Perform liquid, sludge, and debris removal in accordance with site procedures and environmental requirements.

Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures at all times.

Complete pre-trip, post-trip, daily equipment inspections, and required documentation using Samsara and the maintenance tracking system.

Set up hoses, fittings, vacuum breakers, and related equipment for safe transfer and vacuum operations.

Perform general maintenance on equipment, including greasing PTOs and reporting mechanical deficiencies promptly.

Work in and around tailings pond areas while following all site-specific controls, exclusion zones, and safe work practices.

Work safely in extreme temperatures and challenging remote-site conditions.

Complete field-level risk assessments, job hazard analyses, logbooks, and daily paperwork accurately.

Communicate clearly with supervisors, dispatch, and site representatives while representing the company in a professional manner.

Maintain a clean and orderly truck, equipment, and work area.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience

Valid Class 3 driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract.

Minimum 5 years of experience operating a turbo vacuum truck.

Experience operating 6500 CFM blowers.

Experience working with vacuum breakers.

Experience working at remote sites and in outdoor northern conditions.

Ability to pass a pre-employment fit-for-work medical and drug and alcohol screening.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.

Strong commitment to safety, situational awareness, and environmental compliance.

Good communication skills and the ability to represent the company professionally on site.

Working Conditions
The Vacuum Truck Operator role will include physically strenuous activities. The Vacuum Truck Operator will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects, requiring the use of PPE such as hardhats, steel toe boots, and reflective vests to minimize risk on the worksite. The worksite environment for this position is outside in varying weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume.

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