Job Description - Hydrovac Operator Assistants

Badger Daylighting Calgary Inc. is currently seeking professional Hydrovac Operator Assistants to join the largest Hydrovac fleet in Calgary. Opportunities to advance to hydrovac operator positions and other equipment available.

Most work will be in or around the Calgary area with some limited short-term out of town work opportunities.

Training will be provided for people with a desire to succeed, are clean cut, and can pass a drug and alcohol test.

Requirements

- Previous hydrovac, straight vac, oilfield, construction or utility experience preferred but not necessary.
- Previous manual labour and experience working outside through winter required.
- 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 be able to work with up to 100m of 6" remote hose.
- Must demonstrate a strong 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 5 driver’s license is mandatory with driving experience, general knowledge of the area is mandatory.
- Safety tickets are not mandatory, but a excellent asset - First Aid/CPR, C.S.T.S., H2S, Fall Protection and Ground Disturbance.
- Must be ok with flexible hours, start and end times vary day to day.




- Must be available for weekend work.
- 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.
- Must have 5 or fewer demerits (not more than 2 minor tickets).
- 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: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Application question(s):

- Are you interested in working 50+ hours a week?
- Can you work weekends?
- Do you live within 30 km of Calgary?
- Are are you able to lift up to 80 pounds?
- Do you have previous hydrovac, vacuum truck, construction, utility, oilfield experience?
- In months, what is the longest time you have consecutively worked with one company?
- Can you pass a pre hire and ongoing pre access drug and alcohol test?
- Can you work out of town once in a while for a couple weeks at a time?
- How many demerits to you have on your license?

Work Location: In person

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