Join Edgett Excavating and Help Build the Infrastructure That Keeps Communities Moving Are you an experienced Hydrovac Operator who takes pride in safe, professional excavation work? Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialized equipment, and being part of a hardworking construction crew?

Edgett

Excavating is looking for a dependable, safety-focused Hydrovac Operator to join our growing team. This is an exciting prospect to work on a variety of civil construction and utility projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented workplace where your skills and contributions truly matter. If you’re someone who values teamwork, takes safety seriously, and enjoys hands-on work with modern equipment — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do As a Hydrovac Operator, you will safely operate hydrovac excavation equipment to support underground utility work, excavation projects, and civil construction activities.

Key Responsibilities Safely operate hydrovac trucks and related excavation equipment

Perform daylighting, potholing, trenching, slot trenching, debris removal, and non-destructive excavation

Expose underground utilities while minimizing risk and damage

Conduct pre-trip inspections, hazard assessments, and daily equipment checks

Follow WorkSafeBC regulations, safe excavation practices, and company safety procedures

Maintain daily logs, inspection reports, and excavation records

Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance of equipment

Communicate effectively with supervisors, crew members, subcontractors,



and utility representatives

Assist with general labour and construction tasks as needed

Represent the company professionally with clients and the public What You Bring Valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement

Clean driver’s abstract and ability to maintain insurable driving status

Experience operating hydrovac or heavy equipment in a construction or utility environment preferred

Knowledge of underground utility locating and safe excavation practices

Ability to read utility locates, site plans, and construction drawings

Solid commitment to safety, teamwork, and professionalism

Reliable, adaptable, and able to work in changing site and weather conditions

WHMIS and construction safety training, or willingness to obtain

Additional certifications such as OFA, Traffic Control, Ground Disturbance, or Confined Space are considered assets Working Conditions This role involves working outdoors in varying weather and construction site conditions. Work may include physical labour, overtime, travel to various job sites, and working around active roadways, underground utilities, and heavy equipment.

Why Join Edgett

Excavating? Work with a respected and growing excavation company

Be part of a supportive, hardworking team culture

Gain experience on diverse civil construction and utility projects

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Opportunity for long-term growth and development

📌 HydroVac Operator (Cumberland)
🏢 Edgett Excavating
📍 Cumberland