Hydrovac Operator

DFI Steel Piling; Weyburn; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

Professional development allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Vendor discounts

Job summary

DFI Steel Piling in Weyburn, SK is seeking a Hydrovac Operator to safely conduct hydro excavation projects, exposing utilities, removing debris, trenching, and digging. You will operate Hydrovac trucks and supervise field labourers, ensuring work is completed to schedule and to high safety standards.

The role requires a Class 3 license, experience with manual transmission, and active safety certifications. You’ll work out of town as needed, with benefits including health and dental, RRSP

Qualifications

• Minimum class 3 license with clean driver''s abstract.
• Experience operating a manual transmission, with direct experience on 18 speed vehicles.
• CSTS (Construction Safety Training) and other safety certifications are assets.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate production needs.
• Ability to work out of town.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging.
• Operate Hydrovac trucks and equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Supervise activities of Hydrovac Field Labourers to ensure skill development.
• Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for Hydrovac operation.
• Complete all required paperwork properly and within set timelines.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, as well as routine maintenance.

Skills

Class 3 license

Hydrovac operations

Safety certifications

Tools

CSTS

Fall Protection

First Aid

Ground Disturbance

H2S

Confined Space

TDG

Job description

Location: Weyburn, SK, CanadaCareer Number: 3809Date Posted: 2026-07-23Working at DFIGot ideas? We want them.Looking for a rewarding challenge?As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.Join our team.Job ProfileThe Hydrovac Operator is responsible for conducting hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging.Benefits:Comprehensive Health and Dental PlanRRSP MatchingEmployee Referral ProgramProfessional Development AllowanceEmployee preferred fuel pricing programCareer advancement opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discounts at participating vendors#applynowJob DutiesResponsible for the successful completion of hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and diggingOperate Hydrovac trucks and equipment in a safe and professional mannerSupervise activities of Hydrovac Field Labourers to ensure employee skill developmentSet up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for Hydrovac operationComplete all required paperwork properly and within set timelinesPerform pre- and post-trip inspections, as well as routine maintenanceQualificationsMinimum class 3 license with clean driver’s abstractExperience operating a manual transmission, with direct experience on 18 speed vehiclesCSTS (Construction Safety Training), Fall Protection, First Aid, Ground Disturbance, H2S, Confined Space, TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) and other safety certifications are an assetFlexible work schedule to accommodate production needsAbility to work out of townMust be in good health and physical condition to perform duties assigned