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: safety, professionalism, reliable and honest, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and teamwork.

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 a 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 BC driver's licence or Class 3 BC drivers’ licence with air brake endorsement
• Clean driving record
• Manual Transmission
• Ground Disturbance II
• 2 years operating hydro excavation equipment or similar preferred
  

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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

Able to operate all equipment

Familiar with size and weight restrictions

Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance and road safety regulations

Reliable, trustworthy

Organizational abilities

Judgement and problem-solving skills

Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others

Ability to work as a part of a team or independently

Attention to detail

Physically demanding:

frequently rotating (right/left) - check/see mirrors, blind spots

dexterity; eye/hand and eye/hand/foot coordination

repetitive movements - body rotation, feet and hand controls

gripping and reaching

sitting for long periods of time

climbing - stairs/ladders; getting in and out of equipment

Accountability

The Hydrovac Operator is accountable to the Construction Administrative Coordinator (Dispatch)

Hours of Work

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

Compensation

• $35.00 - $40.45 per rate 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

• Demonstrate CME Personal Protective Equipment standard by attending morning meeting in hard hat, high-vis safety vest, steel toed boots
• Perform pre/post-trip inspection daily, grease truck weekly
• Checks daily work schedule
• Completes daily paperwork in an orderly, logical and legible fashion including all pertinent information
• Performs check-out/in procedures including checking and adjusting brakes
• Operates truck in a safe and legal manner and performs basic maintenance
• Keeps dispatch informed of status regularly
• Keeps truck clean inside and out
• Ensures customer satisfaction by remaining courteous and friendly
• All maintenance, other than that performed at the start and end of a shift, needs to be authorized by the Chief Mechanic
• Maintains personal safety gear at all times (hard hat, hi-vis vest, steel toed boots)
• Maintains personal foul weather gear at all times (rain gear, rubber boots)