Job Description

Position

: Hydrovac Operator

Location

: Projects in the Windsor-Chatham area

Hours

: Full time, 5 days per week

About Buildoptic

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Buildoptic supports landowners, businesses, and telecommunications companies with turnkey construction services for underground utilities. Our team is tight-knit, and our work sets a standard for other contractors in the industry.

Position Summary

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We are looking for an experienced, DZ-licensed Hydrovac Operator. The ideal candidate will have a good attitude and be willing to learn, collaborate, and support a safe and inclusive environment where everyone is proud of what they do and enjoys coming to work. As a Hydrovac Operator, you will be driving and operating a hydrovac truck for locating utilities and trenching. You will be working in a wide variety of environments and surfaces. You will also be expected to transport equipment and support other roles as the need arises on each project.

Starting wage will be based on skills and experience

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Key Responsibilities:

Safely drive and operate hydrovac trucks to expose underground utilities. Read and understand utility locates. Work with drillers and other team members when working around existing utilities. Fill up water at nearby filling stations, and unload at nearby dumping yards. Transport the truck to and from parking yards. Safely load, unload, and transport equipment and materials between yards and job locations. Troubleshoot problems as they arise. Complete daily inspections and driver logs throughout the day. Understand and implement CVOR and Book 7 requirements each day. Help other labour disciplines with installing conduits, vaults, peds, backfilling, etc., as the need arises. Engage in training including health and safety and job-specific skills.

Position Requirements:

Team player with a good attitude, work ethic, and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to health and safety. DZ license with experience operating hydrovac trucks. AZ licence is an asset. Experience working with underground utilities and operating other types of equipment is an asset. Clean Driver Record and CVOR. Physically fit; able to safely perform manual labour and work with heavy equipment. Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and inclement weather. Track record demonstrating responsibility, craftsmanship, and a high degree of ownership over your work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

What class is your driver's licence? Is there anything else you would like to share?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

hydrovac operating: 1 year (required) truck driving: 1 year (required)
Location:

Comber, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person