Hydrovac Swamper

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Edmonton, The Hydrovac Swamper supports the Hydrovac Operator on site by assisting with vacuum and excavation activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory and company standards. This role is physically demanding, fast-paced, and essential in delivering high-quality service to our clients.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Hydrovac Operator with all hydrovac excavation activities.
• Safely handle hoses, wands, and digging equipment during daylighting, trenching, and utility exposure.
• Set up and tear down equipment at job sites, ensuring proper placement, traffic control, and safety perimeters.
• Support loading/unloading of materials and debris removal.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies, safe work practices, and PPE requirements.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings, hazard assessments (FLHAs/JHAs), and permit processes.
• Identify, report, and help mitigate hazards on site.
• Ensure proper lock-out/tag-out and ground disturbance procedures are followed.

Equipment & Site Maintenance

• Assist in maintaining and cleaning hydrovac trucks and on-site tools.
• Perform routine inspections of hoses, nozzles, and job-specific attachments.
• Help conduct post-job cleanup, ensuring site is left in acceptable condition.

Communication & Teamwork

• Maintain clear communication with the Operator and site supervisors.
• Represent the company professionally on active sites, interacting respectfully with clients and contractors.
• Support job documentation including load logs, service reports, and safety forms.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments).
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in Hydrovac, construction utility work.
• Familiarity with excavation and underground utility exposure.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with clean abstract (or equivalent).
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor (lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, climbing, working outdoors in all weather).
• Strong safety mindset and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to work extended hours when required.
• Ground Disturbance II, First Aid, CSTS, WHMIS, or related safety tickets.
• Outdoor field environment, in varying weather (rain, snow, heat, cold).
• Shifts may include early mornings, overtime, and occasional weekends.
• Work involves standing, walking, lifting, climbing, and operating tools for extended periods.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Opportunities for advancement into Hydrovac Operator roles.
• Comprehensive safety training and certifications.
• A strong, team-focused work environment.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as a condition of employment.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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