Hydrovac Swamper

**Position: Hydrovac Swamper**

**Location: Sites located in and around Edmonton, reporting into our Acheson office**

**Type: Hourly**

**About Us**:
Kichton Contracting is seeking a motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. Kichton Contracting Ltd (KCL) has been in business since 1963 and is based out of Acheson, Alberta, Canada. KCL is classified as a medium-sized civil earthworks contractor. Our work ranges from residential earthworks, commercial site development, to industrial projects. Our services include grading design for all types of new commercial and industrial sites along with retrofitting existing sites to accommodate new site development.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Adhere to general construction practices involving the safe operation of the Hydrovac.
- Set up and break down of the job site.
- Spot and have general awareness of the job site and communicate with the Hydrovac Operator about any hazards.
- Complete daily documentation thoroughly, including: FLHAs (Field Level Hazard Assessments), timesheets, pre
- and post-inspections of all tools and equipment, and any other paperwork required.
- Report incidents, near misses, equipment damage, and hazards to Supervisors immediately.
- Positively participate in all toolbox talks and all applicable company/site meetings.
- Tidy, inspect, and perform basic maintenance (top-up fluids, grease, clean tracks, etc.) for all equipment they’re operating.
- Operating other pieces of equipment or vehicles if trained and competent on them.
- Groundwork as required.
- Perform pre & post-trip equipment inspection following standardized checklist as well as basic machine maintenance
- Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with Kichton Contracting Ltd.’s safe work practices, policies, procedures and local legislative requirements
- Identify all hazards and potential hazards to site supervision
- Out-of-town work may be available

**Qualifications and Competencies**:

- Must be 18 years of age
- Previous experience in a similar position would be an asset
- Strong teamwork skills and positive attitude
- Valid Class 3Q driver’s license, clean abstract and reliable transportation to office
- Valid CSTS2020 certification (free online course through ACSA)

**Work Schedule**:

- Monday to Saturday
- 10-12 hour shifts per day
- Overtime if required

**Equity & Inclusion**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Hydrovac: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 3Q Licence (required)

Work Location: In person