Job Description

Birch Mountain Enterprises is looking to hire a Working Foreman for CAT-VAC for our client site, for seasonal work. Must be TDG knowledgeable, with wiggle wagon operating experience, minimum class 5 license with manual transmission experience, and an asset.

What's in it for you?

• 14 on 7 off schedule. Day and night shift.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• A great team of co-workers.

Company Background:

Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal-opportunity employer with over 350 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flatbed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers.

When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe, enjoyable, and positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates who are seeking secure, long-term employment.

Operating from our client’s site, this position involves the safe operation of Cat Vac Operators should be mechanically inclined and physically fit to work in all kinds of weather. Preference will be given to candidates who possess previous experience in the industrial sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate Cat Vac safely and efficiently.
• Provide strong leadership to employees.
• Assist with training new hires.

• Must be physically able to perform tasks and work in all weather.
• Completion of daily documentation including but not limited to daily logbooks, customer work orders, field level risk assessment, pre/post trip inspections.
• Follow instructions for tasks assigned by Dispatch or Supervisor.
• Complete daily housekeeping of assigned truck to ensure maintenance of company image.
• Attend daily toolbox and safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations and procedures.

• Maintain and operate all BME tools and equipment to the required standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all training is kept current.
• Follow all TDG and WHMIS standards and regulations.
• Seek out continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide customer-focused services in all activities.

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Previous Cat Vac, Wiggle wagon experience. (CAT 740,745)
• Previous or related experience operating at least three of these types of units: Water, Vacuum, Hydro, or Combo Vac units.
• Some Leadership experience.
• Mine drive experience.
• No Site bans.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• OSSA (or BSO/CSO) and CSTS certification.
• H2S Alive.
• Must successfully pass BME driver’s evaluation, D&A, and fit for duty pre-employment screening.

We thank you for your interest in Birch Mountain and remind all candidates that only successful applicants will be contacted. Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to local candidates.