Primus Workforce Ltd. provides safety-minded, experienced, professional personnel support throughout the energy, construction and technical trades sectors to our clients' long-term and short-term personnel requirements. We are a growing and dynamic company to work with, providing the key to your future success.
Job Overview
We are seeking experienced Class 1 Semi-Vac Truck Operators to join our team for oil & gas operations across Alberta. This role involves operating semi-vac trucks to support drilling rigs, well sites, and industrial projects in off-road, remote environments. The ideal candidate has oilfield experience, strong off-road driving skills, and a commitment to safety.
Location: Alberta (Various Sites)
Employment Type: Full-time / Contract / Rotational
Industry: Oil & Gas
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (day/night), rotational shifts (e.g., 14/7)
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Class 1 semi-vac trucks to transport fluids, drilling waste, and other materials between rigs, disposal sites, and service locations.
- Drive and maneuver trucks on rough terrain, muddy lease roads, and remote oilfield sites.
- Perform vacuum operations to remove drilling fluids, waste, and spills as per job requirements.
- Assist with rig moves, well servicing, and industrial cleaning operations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in top condition.
- Follow all company, client, and regulatory safety protocols for hazardous materials handling.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, rig managers, and other operators.
- Maintain accurate logbooks, manifests, and compliance documentation
- Valid Class 1 Driver's License with clean abstract (or minimal infractions).
- Off-road truck driving experience in oil & gas, mining, or heavy industry (minimum 1 year).
- Experience operating semi-vac trucks or hydrovac units in remote, rugged environments.
- Safety Tickets (Required): H2S Alive, WHMIS, TDG, CSO & Standard First Aid.
- Other Safety Tickets (Preferred): Confined Space Entry & Ground Disturbance.
- Ability to work long shifts in harsh weather conditions and remote locations.
- Strong mechanical skills to troubleshoot minor equipment issues (Preferred).
Primus Workforce is committed to equity employment for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract