HYDROVAC OPERATOR

Steinbachonline; High River; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Steinbachonline in High River, AB, is seeking a Hydrovac Operator to operate hydrovac truck on residential, commercial and rural sites. You will also support labor tasks and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include completing hydro excavation work, maintaining the truck, coordinating with dispatch, and complying with OH&S and safety procedures. A valid class 3 with air brakes is required, plus 3 years of hydro-vac/trucking experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class 3 with Air Brakes; Class 1 preferred, with a recent clean abstract.
• Minimum 3 years of hydro-vac and related trucking experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Tickets: CSTS, Air Breaks, Ground Disturbance Level 1 and First Aid.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment safety.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and able to work with little supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hydrovac Truck in residential, commercial and rural areas.
• Carry out basic maintenance of the Hydrovac Truck to maintain safe operation and keep unit organized.
• Complete hydro excavation tasks including utility line exposure, debris removal, trenching and digging.
• Coordinate safety procedures and pre-job hazard assessments with team.
• Prepare daily logs and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Comply with OH&S regulations and perform duties safely.

Skills

Hydrovac operation

Safety training

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Vehicle safety

Tools

Hydrovac Truck

Job description

Hydrovac Operator

Based out of High River, the Hydrovac Operator is responsible for performing activities relating to operation of Hydrovac Truck. They will also assist with labor duties in a safe, efficient and effective manner.

Duties and Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Operate Hydrovac Truck in residential, commercial and rural areas
• Operates assigned unit in a safe, professional and effective manner, carrying out assigned duties
• Responsible for basic maintenance of the Hydrovac Truck to maintain safe and optimal operation. Will keep assigned Unit organized, clean and presentable
• Responsible for the successful completion of hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging
• Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for Hydro-vac operation
• Manages the scheduling of work through requests from Site Supervisors and Foremen
• Prepare and coordinate safety tool box talks and complete pre-job hazard assessments
• Perform and maintains a daily log book as per Commercial Motor Vehicle Act
• Liaises with dispatch to determine daily work assignment(s)
• Complete all required paperwork properly and within set time lines
• Comply with Shawne and OH&S regulations
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate a strong customer service focus
• General Labour duties and other activities at construction site as required
• Out of town travel will occasionally be required
• Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Teamwork and collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)

Requirements

• Must possess a valid class 3 with Airbrakes, Class 1 is preferred, with a recent and clean abstract
• Minimum 3 years of recent hydro-vac, and related trucking experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Must Have the following tickets, skills, abilities and other requirement

• CSTS, Air Breaks, Ground Disturbance Level 1 and First Aid
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment safety
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and self-starter with the ability to work with little supervision and as part of a team

Construction Safety Certifications including The Following Are Considered Assets

• Ground Disturbance Certification
• Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
• Fall Arrest
• WHMIS

This position has been deemed safety sensitive; successful applicants may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as a condition of employment.

We would like to thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.