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

Role Type: Permanent/ Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Location: Syncrude Basemine, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; 12-hour day shifts

Competition End Date: This competition will close at 11:59pm MT, Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime (if available).

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

• Work/Life Balance: Our schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What I will be doing?

• Operate lugger, roll off, frontload trucks.

• Complete multiple short trips per day with frequent loading and unloading.

• Inspect bins, report on condition or defects, ensure that all waste bins are emptied and returned in a safe and timely manner.

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

• Notify dispatch of delays, unsafe work sites, incidents, equipment breakdowns and/or maintenance or operation concerns.

• Address and resolve minor client concerns and refer client complaints and questions to Leadership.

• 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 (3) license with Airbrake endorsement is required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial driving experience is required.

• Drivers abstract in good standing is required.

• Eligible to work on all Acden client sites is required.

• Successfully passing a driver’s evaluation on an automatic/manual 18-speed Class 1/3 vehicle 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.

• Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills.

What are the "nice to haves"?

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) experience is an asset.

• Site experience is considered an asset.

• Load Securement experience in accordance with Alberta Load Securement practices is a strong asset.

• Experience operating lugger, roll off or frontload truck is preferred.

• Experience with manual transmission is preferred.

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.

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