CAREERS AT HILAKA
WANTED: Experienced Vacuum Truck Operator
Fort St. John, British Columbia
Employee | Subcontract Operator | Owner-Operator
Full-time, field-based work
Hilaka Contracting is seeking an experienced vacuum truck operator to support oilfield and industrial work throughout Fort St. John and Northeast British Columbia.
We are considering applicants for three working arrangements:
- Employee operating Hilaka equipment
- Independent subcontract operator operating Hilaka equipment
- Owner-operator supplying an appropriately equipped vacuum truck
Compensation will reflect the successful applicant’s experience, qualifications, working arrangement and supplied equipment. Benefits are available with eligible employee positions.
ABOUT HILAKA CONTRACTING
Hilaka Contracting is a locally owned oilfield service company based in Fort St. John. We support producers, contractors and facility operators across Northeast British Columbia with vacuum truck, hydrovac, fluid hauling, steaming and related field services.
We value safe work, dependable service, well-maintained equipment and professional conduct in the field.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Safely driving and operating vacuum truck equipment in oilfield and industrial environments
- Loading, transporting and unloading fluids and other materials
- Setting up and operating hoses, pumps, fittings and related equipment
- Completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Identifying and reporting mechanical problems, equipment damage and safety concerns
- Keeping the truck, cab, hoses and associated equipment clean and ready for service
- Completing driver logs, field tickets, inspection reports and other required documentation
- Performing routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting within the operator’s capabilities
- Following Hilaka’s safety program and all client and site-specific requirements
- Communicating professionally with customers, dispatch, supervisors and other workers
- Assisting with site setup, cleanup and related field duties
- Working safely in changing weather, road and field conditions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have:
- At least two years of recent vacuum truck operating experience
- Previous oil and gas industry experience
- A valid Class 3 driver’s licence with air-brake endorsement
- A satisfactory commercial driver’s abstract
- Current H2S Alive
- Current Standard First Aid
- Current Common Safety Orientation, or the ability to obtain it before beginning field work
- Working knowledge of vacuum systems, pumps, hoses and basic truck maintenance
- The ability to complete paper and electronic documentation accurately
- The ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
A Class 1 driver’s license is considered an asset.
Additional certifications such as TDG, WHMIS, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection and Ground Disturbance are also assets.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The right candidate will be:
- Safety-conscious, dependable and punctual
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Mechanically inclined and respectful of equipment and customer property
- Physically able to handle hoses, fittings and other demanding field tasks
- Comfortable working outdoors throughout the year
- Available for extended hours, nights, weekends and on-call work when required
- Willing to accept out-of-town assignments when required
- Professional when dealing with customers and other contractors
- A team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
OWNER-OPERATOR APPLICANTS:
Owner-operators must provide documentation confirming that their business and vacuum truck meet Hilaka’s insurance, safety, maintenance and regulatory requirements.
Equipment will be reviewed before an owner-operator agreement is finalized. Owner-operator applicants should include a brief description of their truck, equipment capabilities and current certifications with their application.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Compensation will be negotiated according to:
- Experience and qualifications
- Employee or subcontract arrangement
- Type of equipment operated
- Whether the applicant supplies a vacuum truck
- Scope and location of the work
Eligible employee positions include a benefits package. Complete compensation, schedule and contract details will be discussed with qualified applicants.
APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
Please complete the application form and include:
- Current résumé
- Current safety certificates
- Recent commercial driver’s abstract
- Preferred arrangement: employee, subcontract operator without a truck, or owner-operator with a truck
Owner-operators should also provide information about their truck and equipment.
APPLY NOW
We thank everyone who applies. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.