Hydro Vac Operator

Clean Harbors; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

RRSP with company matching

Union environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonestar Sylvan Inc., a Clean Harbors Company, is seeking a Local Hydro Vac Operator for Calgary, AB. The role requires operating hydro vac units on daylighting excavation projects across pipeline, construction, utility and oil terminal work, with up to 40% travel away from home.

Wages are union-based: Local 955 rates $37.87–$40.04 per hour, with comprehensive health benefits after 30 days and RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• Class 1 or Class 3 driver's license required.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Hydro Vac experience preferred.
• Able to work in all weather conditions and on-call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate Hydro Vac Units.
• Perform daylighting excavation tasks such as trenching and shoring.
• Rig equipment in and out and complete pre/post trip inspections.
• Maintain and update driver logs and complete required paperwork daily.
• General clean-up and maintenance of units after job completion.

Skills

Hydro Vac operations

Commercial driving

Manual transmission

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Job description

Lonestar Calgary, AB is looking for a *Local* Hydro Vac Operator to join their safety conscious team! The successful candidate will require a Class 1 or Class 3 License. They will be responsible for operating units in performing Daylighting excavation activities associated with pipeline, construction, utility and oil terminal work. Position may require travel away from home 40% annually.

Why work for Lonestar?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive Union wages! Local 955 wages $37.87-$40.04 based on experience;
• Work in a Union Environment!
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group RRSP with company matching component;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Drive and operate Hydro Vac Units;
• Complete tasks associated with daylighting excavation such as, trenching and shoring;
• Rig equipment in and out;
• Perform pre and post trip inspections;
• Maintain and updates driver’s log book;
• Complete all required paperwork on a daily basis;
• General clean-up and maintenance of units upon completion of the job.

Qualifications

• Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License required;
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience required;
• Ability to drive manual transmissions (10,13,18 speeds)
• Minimum of 12+ months of previous Hydro Vac experience is preferred;
• Previous experience in a labour intensive position is required (i.e. oil and gas, industrial, etc.);
• Valid Safety Tickets preferred (i.e. Ground Disturbance, First Aid with CPR, CSO or CSTS, H2S Alive, Confined Space, Fall Arrest);
• Ability to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time;
• Flexibility to work on call 24/7 for Emergency Response calls.

Lonestar Sylvan Inc., a Clean Harbors Company, provides high quality hydro vac and vacuum truck services across North America. Lonestar is an innovator that has become an industry leader in both safety and efficiency.

Best in class equipment, along with experienced and dedicated operators, and an experienced management team who play a hands‑on role in day‑to‑day operations, is what sets us apart from the competition. Our commitment to safety is ingrained in our corporate culture and our track record speaks for itself.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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