Hydrovac Operator

**About us**:Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to learn new skills, grow, and build a life-long career?

We are currently seeking an experienced Hydrovac Operator with the utmost regard for safety to join our team.

Blue Feather Communications is a fast-growing maintenance and construction contractor in partnership with major telecommunication and utility companies across central Ontario, offering a competitive salary with perks, training, and benefits.

Come join the Blue Feather Communications Family, and let’s grow together

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Operate the high pressure water pump.
- Operate the high pressure hose line.
- Operate truck-mounted vacuum pump.
- Know the location of all valves and pumps.
- Transport cargo and/or equipment in a safe manner
- Use varius equipment to move and install material according to project plans
- Complete Driver's logbook & daily vehicl inspection (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) maintenance and repair reports, accidents or incident reports
- Diagnose minor mechanical issues and perform minor repairs as required
- Read and interpret locates

Qualifications:

- A minimum of 6 months previous experienc in a similar role
- Fully proficient in operation of a Hydro Vac Truck
- High school dipoma or GED
- Valid DZ Ontarioo drivers license with clean driving record for 3 years
- Ability to lift up to 80lbs
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good communication skills with the ability to work independantly or in a team

Physical Demands:

- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the positions work tasks.
- These include but are not limited to working outdoors and in confined spaces, movement of equipment and/or materials, frequent climbing of ladders, frequent liftin and pulling of telecommunication cable in excess of 15lbs.
- Attention to detail required.
- Will be required to stand for extended periods of time.
- All employees will be required to receive applicable health and safety training on an ongoing basis as per legislative and job requirements.

**Company Benefits & Perks**:

- Paid training and certifications
- Uniform/Boot Allowance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Opportunity for overtime

**Job Category**:Dig & Repair

**Job Type**:Full-Time

**Shift Information**:Monday to Friday; overtime during nights and weekends may be required.

**Affiliation**:Non-Union

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

**Salary**: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: On the road