Picker / Crane Operator
About the job
- Valid Class 1 licence with a clean five-year driver's abstract.
- Picker Truck or Journeyman Boom Operator certification is required.
- At least three years of experience operating a 45-ton picker truck is required.
- Must have a valid H2S Alive certificate and CSO.
- Must be able to pass the company's driver assessment.
- Must be able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug and alcohol test at a company-booked appointment.
- Must be able to travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan and have schedule flexibility.
- Operate and maintain picker trucks and/or boom trucks.
- Haul, load, and off-load equipment.
- Understand and obey all provincial and federal highway rules and regulations.
- Ensure equipment meets operational and safety requirements.
- Secure loads in accordance with legal requirements.
- Take part in all safety meetings.
- Operate company vehicles and equipment in a professional, safe, and courteous manner.
- Complete required paperwork for unit pre-trip inspections, job reports, log books, and safety documents.
- Strictly observe and enforce all company and client safety requirements.
- Work as part of a team and follow direction from supervision.
About the company
CEDA provides specialty industrial and environmental services in North America for oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, and power sectors. It uses a fleet of specialized equipment and skilled teams to perform services such as pressure and vacuum work, fluid transport, chemical cleaning, tank maintenance, pigging and decoking, exchanger work, fabrication, and tailings management, delivered through service contracts and project engagements. The company differentiates itself with an integrated, broad service portfolio and a strong safety record to help clients maximize production, reduce risk, and avoid outages. Its goal is to improve customers’ reliability and efficiency while maintaining a safe working environment for its employees.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 2026 Best Managed Platinum Club status signals disciplined execution and retention.
- Hillcore’s June 2024 ownership funds bolt-on acquisitions and fleet expansion.
- CEDA’s September 2026 job fairs show hiring demand and operational growth.
What critics are saying
- Integration of DDT and Breakthrough risks service disruption and duplicate overhead through 2027.
- Oil, pipeline, and mining client spending collapses quickly when turnaround budgets tighten.
- A severe refinery or tailings incident would trigger shutdowns, litigation, and buyer flight.
What makes CEDA unique
- CEDA’s 120-plus services and North American footprint deepen customer switching costs.
- June 2026 Decoking, Descaling Technology acquisition broadens pigging and decoking capabilities.
- July 2026 Breakthrough Oilfield Services adds pressure trucks, hot oilers, and vacuum units.
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Benefits
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Work Hours