Hydro Vac Operator Grande Prairie

**Housing available for out of towners!!**

Branches Hiring: Grande Prairie, Alberta

Grande Prairie Branch: Housing accommodations available for out of town applicants!

ATTENTION: Immediate Benefits! Signing Bonus!!

The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for following all NSC regulations regarding this position. The Operator is responsible for taking part in daily pre-trips and assessments prior to starting every job. The Operator must follow all Standard Work Procedures (SWP) and will discuss with their supervisor if they are unable to follow procedure.

The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for completing hydro excavation projects including: utility line exposures, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging. While completing hydro excavation projects, the Operator will supervise activities of the Hydrovac Swampers assigned to assist them in excavation. Operators will provide leadership and task delegation to the Hydrovac Swampers through coaching and mentoring.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes part in all pre-job hazard assessments and inspections prior to commencing any job.

• Complies with Performance Vac & Tank Services Ltd.’s Health and Safety Manual.

• Reports all incidents, accidents and/or near misses, or equipment damage as soon as they happen.

• Wears all required PPE for the task at hand and ensuring that it is maintained and in good repair.

• Hands in all paperwork as required by dispatch, administration, and the safety department.

• Ensures federal hours of service are adhered to and that logbooks are filled out and complete when handed in for daily and monthly auditing purposes.

• Attend all safety meetings as required.

• Operates hydrovac units and equipment in a safe, responsible, and professional manner.

• Ensures the area around excavation site is properly barricaded prior to and during the entire excavation process.

• Ensure that there is always a watch person when working with excavation of high voltage underground lines.

• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to assisting Swampers.

• Other job duties as required, as the above duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• 1 - 3 years of related experience

• Class 1 or 3 Licence with air

• Less than 6 demerits (province specific)

• No suspensions or convictions in the past 3 years

• Valid safety certifications such as Standard First Aid, H2S, Ground Disturbance and Confined Space/Entry Monitor

• Oil field service industry knowledge

• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with little supervision

• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities

• Above average work ethic

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Equipment operation

• Leadership skills

• Quality orientation

• Time management

• Organization and planning

• Development and continual learning

• Strong communication skills

• Energetic and the ability to manage a large workload

• Accountability and dependability

• Decision making and judgement

• Ethics and integrity

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Will require travel to other branch locations as well as project sites that require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed boots, coveralls, safety glasses, hard hat, and mandatory hearing protection.

• Some physical labour required.

• Able to occasionally lift items as heavy as 50 lbs, as well as reaching above shoulder height or below the waist.

• Will be exposed to a variety of conditions and job scopes.

• Sitting and/or standing as needed, as well as walking on uneven surfaces for periods throughout the day.