Hydro Vac Operator

Clean Harbors; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Lonestar Sylvan Inc., a Clean Harbors Company, is seeking a LOCAL Hydro Vac Operator in Grande Prairie, AB. You will operate Hydro Vac units, perform daylighting excavation tasks, and manage inspections, logs, and paperwork in a safety‑driven environment.

The role requires a Class 1 or 3 license, 1+ years of driving experience, and willingness to work extended hours and on-call for emergencies. Benefits include health coverage, RRSP matching, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License required.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience required.
• Ability to drive manual transmissions.
• Minimum 6+ months of Hydro Vac experience preferred.
• Experience in labour intensive environments (oil & gas, industrial).
• Valid safety tickets preferred (e.g., First Aid, CSTS, H2S Alive).
• Work in all weather conditions; 24/7 on-call flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate Hydro Vac Units.
• Perform daylighting excavation tasks such as trenching and shoring.
• Rig equipment in and out.
• Pre and post trip inspections.
• Maintain driver’s log book and daily paperwork.
• General unit clean-up and daily maintenance.

Skills

Class 1 or 3 License

Hydro Vac experience

Manual transmission

On-call flexibility

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

Hydro Vac Units

Rigging equipment

Job description

Lonestar Grand Prairie, 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 $36.59-41.58
• 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
• Minimum of 6+ 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.

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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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