Hydrovac Operator

**Job Posting - Hydro Vac Operators ($26 - 35/hr)**

Groundhog Daylighting is a family owned and operated company located in Brantford, Ontario. We take great pride in what we do and the service we provide to our customers by offering professional, safe and cost-effective solutions.

We are currently recruiting experienced and professional **Hydrovac Operators** to join our Groundhog Daylighting operations in **Ontario** for **permanent, full-time** positions.
- Local Work but may extend out to 100 kilometers or more
- South-Western Ontario / Golden Horseshoe

**Why Groundhog Daylighting?**
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit package (Extended, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employer-matched Pension Plan
- Ongoing training and development
- Exemplary Health and Safety record
- Inclusive work environment
- Uniform Discount Program
- Company Events, including charity fundraisers

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for Hydrovac operation
- Perform debris removal
- Take lead and assist as required on hose assembly, filling water tanks, inspecting work sites and operating high pressure wands and dismantling machinery
- Take lead utilizing the Hydro Vac truck to day light, slot trench, confirm locates, frost cut, dry vacuum, create pole holes and other various digging activities

**Qualifications**:

- Geographical knowledge sufficient to read maps and follow directions.
- Understanding of CVOR and MTO guidelines and requirements
- Competent problem-solving skills
- Mechanically inclined; able to maintain company truck, machinery or tools assigned, trouble-shoot, repair and replace as appropriate
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks, managing time efficiently
- Hydrovac related training an asset i.e., First Aid, Ground Disturbance, Working at Heights etc.
- Able to take direction and work safely and efficiently with mínimal supervision; Self-motivated, disciplined, organized and a team player;
- Customer service oriented
- Competent problem-solving skills
- Able to work safely and efficiently with mínimal supervision; Self-motivated, disciplined, organized and a team player;
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks, managing time efficiently
- Able to communicate clearly, written and verbal, in English
- Able to take direction and can work well with others

**Requirements**:

- Possess a valid AZ/DZ driver’s license
- Clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR Abstract (required to be insurable)
- Criminal Background Check
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Customer service oriented
- Must adhere to all company specific policies and regulations
- Able to work in varied weather conditions; exposure to loud and moving equipment
- Must be able to work at heights of 10-20 feet
- Steel-Toed Work Boots (marked by a green triangle)
- Able to do physically demanding work (i.e., lift/carry 50 +/- lbs)
- Understanding of CVOR and MTO guidelines and requirements.
- Able to communicate clearly, written and verbal, in English
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, evenings and emergency call outs when required
- Hydrovac Operator related training an asset i.e. First Aid, Ground Disturbance, Working at Heights etc.

**Assessment**:Please note that you may be asked to complete an assessment during the recruitment process.

**Job Type**: Full-time, permanent
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 2 Professional References (Supervisors/Management)
- Any relevant training certificates

We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodations.

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

**Salary**: $26.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do you have any schedule restrictions?

**Experience**:

- AZ/DZ driver: 1 year (required)
- Hydro Vac: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- fluent English (required)

Work Location: On the road