Hydrovac Operator

2 days ago


Calgary, Canada PTL - Platinum Telecommunications Ltd. Full time

**Hydrovac Operators**

**Company Overview**:
PTL is a Calgary based Civil Construction Company specializing in Hydrovac Excavation and HDD Drilling for the installation of underground utilities such as power, gas, water and telecommunications. PTL was founded on the key principle of providing our clients with the best service and best value. We are known for our commitment to “Safety, Efficiency and Reliability.” PTL’s management team and industry partners are a young and experienced group with the ability to manage projects of any scope. PTL is committed to a strong health and safety program that protects its staff, clients, property and environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Daylighting, trenching and digging for telecom, hydro, gas, and water utilities
- Performs pre and post trip inspections
- Obeys company policies and procedures
- Proactively executes routine maintenance, ensuring equipment is operating properly
- Ensures Hydrovac is clean inside and out
- Completes all required paperwork daily
- Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures
- Handles construction materials
- Load and unload vehicles with supplies and equipment
- Remove all material debris from work sites
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Willing to work out of town for short projects on occasion
- **Duties include, but are not limited to the above. Additional tasks may be assigned as required.**

**Qualifications**:

- **PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OPERATING A HYDROVAC IS MANDATORY.**:

- Require a minimum valid Class 3 license and clean driver's abstract
- Will be operating a 14 yard WesTech Wolf Triaxle or Tandem
- Knowledge of ground disturbance procedures
- Current safety tickets are mandatory: CSTS 2020
- Ready to take compulsory company safety courses including but not limited to First Aid, Ground Disturbance, WHMIS, H2S ALIVE, Grounding & Bonding - before beginning work.
- Prior experience in construction projects and telecommunications is an asset
- Prioritizes health and safety

**Physical requirements**:

- Position involves sitting, standing, bending and climbing
- Able to move/lift material weighing 50+ pounds
- Willing to work in different environments with moderate to loud noise levels
- Ready to work in trenches, manholes and tunnels

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

Pay: $33.00-$37.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- hydrovac operator: 1 year (required)
- Commercial Driving: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- valid Class 3 license and clean driver's abstract (minimum)? (required)
- Ground Disturbance - Level II (preferred)
- Confined Space Entry & Monitor (preferred)
- Equipotential Grounding & Bonding Certificate (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-08-25



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