Hydrovac Swamper

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

• High School diploma

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

• 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.

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

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