Job Description - Hydrovac Operator

Badger Daylighting Calgary Inc. is currently seeking professional Hydrovac Operators to join the largest Hydrovac fleet in Calgary.

Opportunities to operate other equipment such as vacuum trucks, combo vacs, semi vacs, water trucks, water trailers and stone slingers for backfill available.

This is a year-round opportunity to work 2,200-3,000 hours per year in close proximity to Calgary with some occasional short-term out of town work.

Requirements

- Experience with hydrovacs, straight vac, combo vac, semi vacs, stone slingers is beneficial.
- Previous utility, construction, oilfield, crane/boom or farming experience is beneficial.
- Positive attitude towards safety and willingness to learn.
- Mechanical inclination an asset.
- Must be able to work with a partner and fit into the team atmosphere.
- Must demonstrate a solid customer service focus, being able to handle a wide array of customer requests on site, and interacting with many different personalities is key.
- A class 3 or 1 driver’s license is required with driving experience, general knowledge of the area is mandatory.
- Must be able to work safely and independently.
- Safety tickets are not mandatory, but a great asset - First Aid/CPR, C.S.T.S., H2S, Fall Protection and Ground Disturbance.
- Must be ok with flexible hours as start and end times vary day to day.




- Must be available to work on weekend projects.
- Willing to learn and being coachable is key.
- Can listen to directions and follow procedures.
- Be prepared for physically demanding outdoor work.
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Other duties as required - cleaning of shop, parts runs, yard maintenance.

Applicants must have reliable transportation as the shop is located in SE Calgary.

We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$44.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently live in the Calgary area?
- Can you work weekends?
- Are you interested in working 50+ hours a week?
- Do you consider yourself mechanically inclined?
- In months, what is the longest time you have consecutively worked with one company?
- Do you have 5 or fewer demerits on your drivers abstract (not more than 2 minor traffic violations)?
- Can you pass a drug & alcohol test and on demand testing for pre job access?

Licence/Certification:

- class 1 or 3 drivers license? (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Hydrovac Operator (Canada)
🏢 Badger Daylighting Calgary
📍 Canada