Hydrovac Operator for Horizontal Directional Drilling

RJ Strategic Contracting Ltd is a family owned & operated Horizontal Directional Drilling company working in the shallow utilities industry in and around the Calgary area. If you’re tired of working for the big guys, please check out our family owned and operated company where you are a part of our company team and appreciated for your contributions. We are seeking a dependable and motivated Hydrovac Operator to join our company. Our industry success has allowed us to offer competitive wages, consistent work, and opportunities to advance within the team. All work is and around the Calgary area and your home each night with you family

**We have year around work in the Calgary area.**

Operation of a hydrovac excavation truck and trailer combo. Drive and operate a 5500 truck and pull hydrovac trailer. Must be able to effectively maneuver and back up a truck and trailer unit. A valid Class 3 or 5 drivers license with a clean driver’s abstract is a requirement. Mechanical aptitude and a safe working habit are required.

Were looking for an experienced hydrovac operator to join our growing team to support horizontal directional drilling projects in the Calgary area. We operate Vermeer vac trailer units; a valid Class 3 or 5 drivers license with a clean driver’s abstract is the requirement for this position. This position could be a good fit for a seasoned pro hydrovac operator, or an experienced hydrovac swamper that does not have a higher class driver’s license to operate a larger hydrovac truck unit.

**All work is in the Calgary area. Opportunities to advance within the team to learn more about horizontal directional drilling and locating within our industry.**

**Duties and Functions, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge**:
This is a team-oriented position. The expectation is to also support other activities on work sites when hydrovac is complete or not required. These duties could include placing service boxes, backfilling, pulling cable, and assisting the drill crew as needed for other scope of civil construction and fibre optic installation.
- Ability to read Prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of trucks and equipment in a safe manner.
- Have safe working habits.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
- Puts success of team above own interests.
- Must be physically fit and willing to work outdoors in all types of weather and work overtime as required.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 1 year experience operating hydrovac
- Operate hydrovac equipment to perform excavation and trenching tasks
- Safely dig around utilities and other structures
- Build and maintain safe efficient work sites
- Ground disturbance Level 2 is required and other Safety Tickets are an asset
- Can follow directions and procedures clearly
- Perform routine maintenance on Hydrovac units to ensure cleanliness and efficient operation
- Required to have and wear all appropriate PPE on all job sites
- Identify and assess hazards at the work site
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Competitive Wages are based on performance/experience/ knowledge

Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour to start based on experience

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Schedule: 7.30 am to 3.30 pm week days and weekends as required

Must have/maintain a class 3 or 5 license class 3 is an asset must have clean drivers abstract and reliable transportation to get to work.

Schedule:
Day shift

Monday to Friday
- Overtime as required
- Weekends as required mostly just Saturdays

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute to NE Calgary/relocate:

- Reliably to commute to NE Calgary or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English

License/Certification:

- Class 5 or 3 License (required) class 3 is an asset with good driving record

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: ASAP

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

Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2E 7B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person