Hydrovac Swamper

Why Work With PTL?

PTL Group is a Calgary and Okanagan-based civil construction company specializing in Hydrovac Excavation, HDD Drilling and underground telecommunications infrastructure installation.

At PTL, you'll work alongside experienced crews, gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of utility construction, and have the opportunity to build valuable industry skills.

What You’ll Do

Hydrovac Excavation Support

- Assist Hydrovac Operators with daylighting, potholing, slot trenching, and excavation activities exposing underground utilities including gas, power, telecommunications, water, and other buried infrastructure.
- Safely handle vacuum hoses, water hoses, tools, and support equipment.
- Act as a spotter during excavation activities and equipment movement.
- Monitor excavation areas for hazards, utility conflicts, and changing site conditions.
- Support crews during utility installation and maintenance activities.

· Assist with site setup, traffic control, and work zone preparation.
- Load, unload, organize, and maintain tools, materials, and equipment.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional work sites.
- Remove debris and excess materials from excavation areas.
- Prepare equipment and materials for upcoming work assignments.
- Assist Operators with daily equipment inspections and maintenance checks.
- Help maintain hydrovac trucks, hoses, tools, and support equipment in safe working condition.
- Report equipment deficiencies, damage, or safety concerns immediately.
- Perform routine housekeeping to ensure equipment remains clean and professional.
- Follow all PTL safety policies, procedures, and client-specific requirements.
- Participate in daily hazard assessments, tailgate meetings, and job safety analyses.




- Assist with grounding and bonding procedures when required.
- Maintain awareness of overhead and underground utility hazards at all times.
- Complete required paperwork and safety documentation accurately and on time.
- Attend work fit for duty and maintain a positive, professional attitude.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, safety-minded and comfortable working in a physically demanding outdoor construction environment.

- Knowledge of underground utility construction practices is an asset.
- Knowledge of Ground Disturbance regulations and secure excavation practices is an asset.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a crew and take direction
- Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions, including: Hot summer days working in direct sun, Rainy and wet spring condition, Cold, snowy and winter conditions.
- Ability to work around trenches, excavations, confined spaces, and active construction sites.
- Ability to work in moderate to high noise environments.
- Ability to work overtime, extended shifts, and weekends as required.




- Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.
- CSTS 2020
- Ground Disturbance Level II
- Legal Authorization to work in Canada.
- Previous construction, utility, hydrovac swamper, labourer, or civil construction experience is considered an asset.
- Class 3 License with Air Brake (Q) endorsement is considered a strong asset. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to receive additional training and develop into a Hydrovac Operator role.

Schedule & Compensation $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Full-time, permanent position. Day, night, overtime, on-call and occasional weekend work may be required depending on project needs.

Travel to project sites throughout British Columbia may also be required.

First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, Confined Space and Equipotential Grounding & Bonding certifications are considered assets.

Build Your Experience With PTL

If you're dependable, safety-minded and ready for hands-on work, this is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in telecommunications and underground utility construction.

We're looking for someone who shows up on time, works hard, pays attention to detail and works well with the rest of the crew. Construction is a team environment, and every crew member plays an important role in keeping the job safe, productive and on schedule.

If you take pride in your work, are comfortable working outdoors in all weather and want to build your experience in the underground construction industry, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Okanagan, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Hydrovac Swamper (Okanagan Lake)
🏢 PTL Group
📍 Okanagan Lake