Hydrovac Operator

At Coastal Mountain Excavations success means growing our business by growing our people. We believe employees are self-motivated to achieve mutually agreed goals when their core values align with those of the company: professionalism, strong work ethic, honesty, reliability, problem solving, and attention to detail.

We work with private developers, strata corporations, public entities, and individuals in civil construction and snow services to build an excellent company, people, relationships, and results. As an employee you will foster and promote our core values within the support of our strong team environment.

We are COR® certified and committed to protecting the safety of workers through prevention.

**Functional Role**

As Hydrovac Operator you perform non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables to expose underground utilities and pipelines by using pressurized water and vacuum excavation systems. You meticulously follow safe work practices and safe job procedures to maintain both the integrity of underground infrastructure and a safe working environment.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, site preparation, and safety compliance. You keep the unit organized and clean, maintain accurate driver’s inspection reports, and provide safe, professional and reliable service to our customers. You perform all work to regulated organizational, as well as provincial and federal standards, procedures, laws and regulations and adhere to the highest standards of safety.

**Key Roles**
- Pre
- and post-trip (fuel), grease, clean cab
- Operate in a safe and legal manner
- Clear communication
- Accurate reporting of hours and materials
- Create positive customer experience

**Qualifications**
- Valid Class 1 or Class 3 BC drivers’ licence with air brake endorsement
- Clean driving record
- Manual transmission
- Ground Disturbance II
- 2 years operating hydrovac equipment or similar preferred

**Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**

The Hydrovac Operator will demonstrate the following abilities in their daily work:

- Able to operate hydrovac and all associated equipment
- Familiar with size and weight restrictions
- Strong safety focus
- Performs hazard assessments before any work begins
- Ability to lead/oversee swamper
- Excellent oral communication
- Knowledge of but not limited to:
(i) Traffic protection

(ii) Fall protection

(iii) Electrical awareness

(iv) Equipotential bonding and grounding

(v) Confined spaces

(vi) Excavation safety

(vii) SDS
- Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance and road safety regulations
- Reliability, trustworthy
- Organizational abilities
- Judgement and problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding:
(i) Frequently rotating (right/left) - check/see mirrors, blind spots

(ii) Dexterity; eye/hand and eye/hand/foot coordination

(iii) Repetitive movements - body rotation, feet and hand controls

(iv) Gripping and reaching

(v) Sitting for long periods of time

(vi) Requires bending, squatting, crawling and climbing

(vii) Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weight up to 50 pounds

(viii) Climbing - stairs/ladders; getting in and out of equipment

(xi) Working outside in all different weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat
- Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with the public
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with other Coastal Mountain Excavations employees
- Other skills specific to the position

**Accountability**

The Hydrovac Operator is accountable to the Construction Administrative Coordinator (Dispatch) who may delegate authority.

Hours of Work
- Generally, 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
- Overtime required during busy construction periods

Compensation
- $35.00 to $40.45 per hour - depending on experience
- Extended health and dental benefits after 180-day waiting period

**Visa Requirements**

You must be legally eligible to work in Canada

**Accountabilities**

The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for the following:

- Be equipped with appropriate personal safety gear and always maintain:
(i) hard hat

(ii) hi-vis vest

(iii) steel toed boots/rubber boo

(iv) safety glasses/full face shield

(v) water resistant clothing
- Perform pre/post-trip inspection daily, including:
(i) Checking and adjusting brakes

(ii) Physically check over the truck

(iii) Check the insurance is valid

(iv) Fuel the truck

(v) Ensure trip book is filled in

(vi) Truck should be clean, inside and out

(vii) Grease truck and trailer (weekly)
- Be always prepared for CVSE roadside inspection, including:
(i) Paperwork must include your vehicle inspection form.

(ii) Pre-trips must include everything you find until it is fixed. Even if the mechanics aware of the fault. For exam