Similkameen Septic Service Ltd. is hiring!

Vacuum truck driver + operator, pumping septic tanks at residential and commercial sites in and around Princeton. 4-5 days/week in summer, 2-3 days/week in winter. Flexible days/hours to fit your schedule.

Valid Class 3 license and Driver's Abstract required. Vacuum truck experience required. On the job “ride-along” training provided for 2-3 weeks. $40/hour starting wage. Training period is paid at full rate. Wage is paid via direct deposit if possible; 2 week pay periods. Vacation pay is calculated and included on each paycheque, and overtime is paid.

Send resume with 3 references to office@simseptic.com, attention Justine. Include a few sentences about yourself and why you are a good candidate for the position. We can provide a reference from our past employee, and character references from contractors we work with as well, if requested.

Job duties:
-driving vacuum trucks and water trucks
-operating pumps + hoses to suck effluent from septic tanks, car wash sand pits, and mobile washrooms
-delivering fresh water to mobile washrooms
-driving safely on steep inclines, muddy roads, snowy conditions (including at Copper Mountain Mine)
-working some weekends will be available in the summer if the applicant is interested

Applicant must:
-show care in their work, pumping tanks thoroughly and helping identify issues
-drive safely
-communicate clearly with customers and co-workers
-be comfortable using apps (we use google calendar and the app “clockify”)
-be comfortable operating hand tools + suction pumps/motors
-follow the guidelines as required for each job site (wearing appropriate PPE and/or doing trainings and quizzes for certain contractors)
-understand that jobs + schedules can change quickly; we often have additional jobs requested with only 1-3 days of notice
-be trustworthy, respectful and assertive

As employers, we will:
-treat you with respect, earn your trust + provide a safe working environment
-communicate schedule clearly + pay wages on time
-provide proper PPE (coveralls, high-visibility clothing, hard hat, work gloves, steel toed boots if needed)
-provide work cell phone if needed
-provide time off (we request 1 week lead time)
-understand that last-minute things come up and adjust as necessary
-ensure all equipment + supplies are available and operable
-problem solve together for things that come up (flat tires, pumps not working, frozen equipment etc)