Class AZ or DZ Hydrovac Driver/Operator, Pressure & Vacuum

CEDA; Timmins; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & temporary work

Benefits & pension

Overtime eligible

Shift work 7-7

Variety of work scopes

Team environment

Job summary

CEDA is seeking 3-5Hydrovac Driver/Operators to operate and maintain hydrovac and high-pressure equipment for mining projects across Northern Ontario, including Timmins. Roles are full-time or temporary with shifts that may include 7-7, requiring outdoor work in varied conditions.

We offer competitive hourly pay of CAD 30–37, benefits and pension from hire, and overtime eligibility. Join a safety‑driven team delivering reliable industrial and environmental services.

Qualifications

• AZ or DZ license with ≤5 demerits in the last two years.
• 2–3+ years direct hydrovac experience.
• Pass CEDA Driver Assessment in a manual transmission (10, 13 and 18 speed).
• Negative result on pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Willingness to travel throughout Ontario; scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydrovac and high-pressure water equipment and tools.
• Perform minor maintenance and checks on hydrovac equipment.
• Drive manual transmissions as required.
• Work outdoors and on the ground 90% of the time.
• Provide guidance to Labourers as needed.
• Ensure safety for team and property; follow supervision.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Safety focused

Experience with confined spaces

Team player

Physically fit

Tools

Hydrovac equipment operation

Manual transmission driving

Job description

Class AZ or DZ Hydrovac Driver/Operator, Pressure & Vacuum

Full-time

In a complex and ever-changing world, we're the ones who get it done. CEDA is where resourcefulness meets inventiveness, where experience meets innovation and where challenges inspire world-class solutions. With over 50 years of hands-on experience, our skilled workforce takes on the toughest industrial projects with determination, ingenuity and a results-driven approach-always with safety at the forefront.

We help industries thrive by delivering reliable industrial and environmental services that maximize production, mitigate risk and prevent costly outages. Powered by cutting-edge technologies, CEDA provides more than 120 specialized services and cost-effective solutions across North America, creating exceptional value for our clients.

We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!

CEDA is currently seeking 3-5 highly experienced, self-motivated, responsible Hydrovac Driver/Operators to operate and maintain a variety of hydrovac equipment and various specialty tools. Locations for these positions will be required for various mining operations within multiple areas in Northern Ontario including Sudbury, Chapleau and Timmins.

What We Offer:

• Full-time and Temporary work available.
• $30 - $37 per hour
• Benefits and pension start upon hire
• Eligible for Overtime
• Shift work will be required, typical shifts will be 7-7 AM or PM
• Variety:changing work scopes from one day to the next - there is always a new challenge
• Be a part of a trueteam. Our work is difficult but we get it done safely, with great people

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate proficiently hydrovac equipment, high pressure water equipment and various specialty tools
• Complete minor maintenance and checks on hydrovac equipment
• Proficient in driving manual transmissions
• 90% of your day is outside of the truck, boots on the ground!
• Provide guidance to Labourers as required
• Ensure safety for all team members and property
• Work as part of a team and follow direction from supervision
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Complete required paperwork for unit pre-trip, inspections, job reports and safety documents
• Strictly observe and enforce all company and client safety requirementsChallenge your eye for detail, practice what we preach. Take your time, get the job done right the first time and safely every time
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid class AZ or DZ licence with no more than 5 demerits in the last two years
• 2-3+ years of directly related work experience operating hydrovacs is required
• Must pass a CEDA's Driver Assessment in a manual transmission (10, 13 and 18 speed)
• Able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Able to travel throughout Ontario (flexibility in scheduling is required)

Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• You are safety focused when it comes to people and equipment
• Experience and comfort with confined spaces
• Perform physically demanding work including climbing multiple flights of stairs and carrying equipment (able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis)
• Comfortable with the use of additional respiratory equipment and air supply; wearing a full face mask and carrying your own source of oxygen
• You're happiest working in a team, sharing a laugh with your coworkers and getting the job done safely

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 responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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