Class 1 or 3 Driver/Operator, Pressure & Vacuum
CEDA · Fort McMurray, AB, Canada · On-site
Posted Oct 2, 2026
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CEDA is currently seeking Class 1 or 3 Driver/Operators for our Pressure & Vacuum division at our  Fort McMurray, AB location!  Travel  and  accommodation  are not offered for this position.
What we offer:
CEDA offers  full time work,  rain or shine, and  is in operation every day of the year 
Competitive wages, excellent benefits and  matching pension  contributions starting on your first day!
$750 Northern Living Allowance  
7x7 and 14x14  shifts with opportunity to work additional  overtime shifts  (especially during the  turnaround seasons in the spring and fall).  You know your schedule so you can have work life balance!
Safety  is number 1: we watch out for one another 
Skill development and  opportunity for growth
Opportunity to  learn and gain experience  on other pieces of equipment
Variety : changing work scopes from one day to the next – there is always a new challenge
Be a part of a true  team.  Our work is difficult but we get it done safely, with great people, all while having a laugh.  
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Work alongside Labourers operating and maintaining Vacuum trucks, High Pressure Water equipment and various specialty tools
90% of your day is outside of the truck, boots on the ground!
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
Ensure safety for all team members and property
Work as part of a team and follow direction from supervision
Work outdoors in harsh weather conditions
Learn new skills every day by rigging in and out specialty equipment
Complete required paperwork for projects and jobs
Challenge your eye for detail, practice what we preach. Take your time, get the job done right the first time and safely every time
Qualifications
Valid Class 1 or Class 3 license with no more than 5 demerits in last 3 years is required
Driving manual transmissions (10, 13 or 18 speed) is required, must be able to pass a CEDA’s driver assessment.
Prior experience driving a Vacuum Truck is an asset.
1+ years of operator experience in an industrial environment
CSO certification required
Confined Space and Fall Protection certification an asset but not required, we will train you!
Able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and very good with a manual transmission
You are safety focused when it comes to people and equipment
Perform physically demanding work including climbing multiple flights of stairs and carrying equipment (able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis)
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…