Hydrovac Operator

Hydrovac Operator

Reporting to the Foreman or Project Supervisor, the Hydrovac Operator is responsible for operating the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment.

Position Qualifications:

- Great degree of manual dexterity
- 2+ years of experience in construction or utility industry
- Class 1 or 3 Alberta driver's license and clean drivers abstract
- Min 500 hours in hydrovac preferred
- Can communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Good organizational and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple, and changing priorities. Detail oriented with an aptitude for metrics
- Strong drive to get projects / work completed. High integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel domestically as required
- Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and in awkward and tight spaces

Ticket Requirements
- Standard First Aid, ABGCA Approved Ground Disturbance Level II, Generic WHMIS 2015, CSTS 09 or 2020

Reporting Relationship

The operator reports directly to a Foreman or Project Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate the equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Maintain a positive public image of the company with appropriate personal conduct and maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Conducts pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections, maintenance checks and completes daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities.
- Solid understanding of the OH&S legislation pertaining to construction
- Clean equipment as scheduled and/or required
- Ensure equipment is safe and secure at end of shift
- Advise the Fleet Manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
- Participate in routine maintenance
- Practice workplace safety
- Hydrovac around buried utilities
- Ensuring control measures are in place for exposed cables and open ground
- Hydrovac vault locations
- Daylighting buried utilites and facilites
- Working with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process of conduit and vault installation
- Perform general construction activities, when applicable
- Aid in the jetting process
- Other duties as assigned.