Hydrovac Operator for Horizontal Directional

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada RJ Strategic Contracting Full time

RJ Strategic Contracting Ltd is a family owned & operated company working in the shallow utilities industry. If you’re tired of working for the big guys, please check out our family owned and operated company where you are a part of our company family and appreciated for your contributions. We are seeking dependable and motivated employees to join our company. Our industry success has allowed us to offer competitive wages, consistent work, and opportunities to advance within the team. Most work is in the Calgary area.

**We have year around work in the Calgary area.**

Operation of a hydrovac excavation truck and trailer combo. Drive and operate a 5500 truck and pull hydrovac trailer. Must be able to effectively maneuver and back up a truck and trailer unit. A valid Class 3 or 5 drivers license with a clean driver’s abstract is the minimum requirement. Mechanical aptitude and a safe working habit are required.

Were looking for an experienced hydrovac operator to join our growing team to support fibre optic construction projects in the Calgary area. We operate Vermeer trailer units; a valid Class 3 or 5 drivers license with a clean driver’s abstract is the minimum requirement. This position could be a good fit for a seasoned pro, or an experienced swamper that does not have a higher driver’s license level to operate a larger truck unit.

**All work is in the Calgary area. Opportunities to advance within the team to learn more about horizontal directional drilling and locating within our industry.**

**Duties and Functions, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge**:
This is a team-oriented position. The expectation is to also support other activities on work sites when hydrovac is complete or not required. These duties could include placing service boxes, backfilling, pulling cable, and assisting the drill crew as needed for other scope of civil construction and fibre optic installation.
- Ability to read Prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of trucks and equipment in a safe manner.
- Have safe working habits.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
- Puts success of team above own interests.
- Must be physically fit and willing to work outdoors in all types of weather and work overtime as required.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 1 year experience operating hydrovac
- Operate hydrovac equipment to perform excavation and trenching tasks
- Safely dig around utilities and other structures
- Build and maintain safe efficient work sites
- Ground disturbance Level 2 and other Safety Tickets are preferred
- Can follow directions and procedures.
- Perform routine maintenance on Hydrovac units to ensure cleanliness and efficient operation
- Required to have and wear all appropriate PPE on all job sites
- Identify and assess hazards
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Competitive Wages are based on performance/experience/ knowledge

Pay: $28.00-$31.00 per hour to start

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Schedule: 7.30 am to 4.30 pm weekends as required

Must have/maintain a class 3 or 5 license and reliable transportation class 3 an asset.

Schedule:
Day shift

Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute to NE Calgary/relocate:

- Reliably to commute to NE Calgary or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 or 3 Licence (required) class 3 is an asset with good driving record

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: ASAP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2E 7B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-29


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