Pool Excavation & Install Technician - Crafting Outdoor Spaces

HB Pools; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Pools is seeking an Excavation & Install Crew Operator who will play a vital role in shaping beautiful outdoor spaces. This position involves a mix of machine operation and hands-on labor, ensuring quality installations and site safety. Join a family-owned business that values teamwork and mentorship.

Benefits

Mentorship and training

Return-season perks

Family-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating skid steers or mini excavators.
• Confidence with backfilling and trenching.
• Familiarity with concrete prep and grouting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer and mini excavator for digging.
• Shape and grade sites with attention to layout.
• Assist in assembling steel wall panels and prepping concrete.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Can you handle a bucket and a bolt gun? A shovel and a screed? We need both.

At HB Pools, our Excavation & Install Crew Operators do more than dig holes—we build the foundation (literally) for backyard escapes. This role is a 50 / 50 blend of machine operation and hands-on labour with a skilled install crew. From running a skid steer to grouting pool floors, you'll play a key role in shaping beautiful outdoor spaces from start to finish.

If you're someone who thrives in the dirt, can level like a pro, and loves seeing a project take shape each day, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do (50% Equipment / 50% Labour) :

Operate a skid steer and / or mini excavator to dig pool shells and trenches

Shape and grade sites with attention to layout and slope

Level and compact backfill around pool walls

Assist in bolting and assembling steel wall panels

Grout the bottom of pools and help prep concrete for finishes

Pass electrical wire through conduits for pool lights

Help lay and secure plumbing before backfilling

Prep for concrete pours : forming, bracing, wheelbarrow work

Maintain your equipment and keep the site organized and safe

Work closely with a 2–3 person crew—communicating and problem-solving on the fly

What You Bring :

2+ years of experience operating skid steers or mini excavators

Strong hands-on skills from construction, landscaping, or trades

Confidence with backfilling, trenching, and working around foundations

Familiarity with concrete prep, forming, and grouting is a big plus

Willingness to hop off the machine and help your crew with whatever’s needed

Positive attitude, physical stamina, and good communication

G-class license preferred

Why Join HB Pools?

We’re a family-grown business rooted in trust, training, and teamwork. We live by Ubuntu : “I am because we are.”

That means mentorship, shared success, and no egos—just good people doing great work.

Learn something every day and grow your skills

Work with a respectful, tight-knit crew

Return-season perks & growth into lead roles

And yes—after a solid day’s work, we fire up the BBQ

We want to hear from you if you want to work hard, learn fast, and help build something that lasts.

Company Description

HB Pools is more than a pool company—we’re a team of builders, problem-solvers, and outdoor creators working together to shape spaces where people make lifelong memories.

Rooted in Ottawa and family-owned, we started with one truck and a vision : bring quality, integrity, and heart into every backyard. Today, we’re a growing team of technicians, operators, coordinators, and creatives who believe in doing things the right way—with care, with consistency, and with community.

At HB, we live by the Ubuntu principle : “I am because we are.”

That means no egos, just real teamwork. It means mentorship, shared wins, and backing each other up—whether we’re digging trenches, quoting a project, or navigating a tough day together.

We believe service is a craft. Leadership is earned. Growth is a shared journey.

And yes—when the work’s done right, we fire up the BBQ and celebrate like family.

If you’re looking for a place to learn, contribute, and take pride in your work, HB might be the home base you’ve been looking for.

Let’s build something that lasts—together. ️

Company Description

HB Pools is more than a pool company—we’re a team of builders, problem-solvers, and outdoor creators working together to shape spaces where people make lifelong memories.

Rooted in Ottawa and family-owned, we started with one truck and a vision : bring quality, integrity, and heart into every backyard. Today, we’re a growing team of technicians, operators, coordinators, and creatives who believe in doing things the right way—with care, with consistency, and with community.

At HB, we live by the Ubuntu principle : “I am because we are.”
That means no egos, just real teamwork. It means mentorship, shared wins, and backing each other up—whether we’re digging trenches, quoting a project, or navigating a tough day together.

We believe service is a craft. Leadership is earned. Growth is a shared journey.
And yes—when the work’s done right, we fire up the BBQ and celebrate like family.

If you’re looking for a place to learn, contribute, and take pride in your work, HB might be the home base you’ve been looking for.

Let’s build something that lasts—together. ️

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