Hydrovac Oprerator
6 months ago
Sanivac is looking for an **hydrovac operator** to join its construction team as a **hydrovac truck driver**. As an **hydrovac operator**, you will be required to collaborate with the hydrovac driver assistant in order to perform mainly soft excavation, hydro-excavation on construction sites.
Thanks to its 425 employees, Sanivac has been a pioneer in sewer cleaning, portable toilet and restroom trailer rentals, septic tank pumping, grease trap pumping, hydro excavation, and urban infrastructure maintenance since 1961.
**Salary **:Between $33,50 - $36,50 / hours
**Schedule **:Full-time, daytime, Monday to Friday, 40-50 hours per week
**What we have to offer you**:
- Comprehensive group insurance from the collective agreement: dental, vision, and medical coverage
- Local 793 collective agreement
- with competitive compensation, full benefits, and pension programs.
- Telemedicine, access to doctors and various healthcare professionals at all times.
- Work attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
- Weekly direct deposit for efficient financial management.
- Paid professional development training.
- Numerous social activities organized by the company for the SANI squad
- On-site parking provided.
**The challenges we have for you**:
- Drive the truck to and from construction sites by the dispatch service
- Operate the hydrovac truck on construction sites and perform pumping and hydro-excavation as required by clients.
- Maintain good communication with the dispatcher during the workday and report any important information
- Collaborate with your assistant and perform tasks with respect and attention to detail, maintaining a professional relationship with clients
- Conduct a safety inspection before departure and adhere to traffic regulations
- Properly fill out daily documentation
- Perform any other related tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor
**The skills we are looking for**:
- A valid Class D license (with airbrake endorsement) is required for drivers.
- Previous experience in hydrovac, trucking, vacuum truck, or related fields is preferred but not required.
- Mechanical inclination is an asset.
- Geographical knowledge of the Ottawa region.
- Reliability, autonomy, sense of observation, and initiative.
- Strong teamwork, professional integrity, and diligence.
- Good physical condition and comfort working outdoors in all seasons.
Join our team and showcase your exceptional skills to contribute to the success of our company and your professional career Your expertise will be a true asset to our team, which will become yours.