Job Description

Global Cathodic Protection Inc. has been contracted by the City of Ottawa to work on their municipal watermains. We expect the project to begin on Oct 6th or Oct 14th and wrap up by middle of November or possibly end of November.

All candidates must live in Ottawa as there is no travel allowance or hotel accommodations available.

Vacuum (Vac) Truck Operator Responsibilities:

Valid DZ license and clean abstract is essential.

Safely drive and operate vacuum truck units to perform hydro-vac excavation, daylighting, and debris removal.

Control high-pressure water and suction hoses to expose underground utilities, pipelines, and other structures.

Load, transport, and dispose of excavated materials, debris, and fluids.

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks and equipment.

Identify and report hazards, near-misses, and equipment issues.

Perform basic maintenance checks, cleaning, and troubleshooting on equipment.

Complete required paperwork, logs, and reports (trip sheets, service records, disposal manifests).

Track fluid levels, waste loads, and disposal documentation accurately.

Assist crew members with setup, hose handling, or additional tasks as required.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations.

Good communication skills are important as you will be working closely with your swamper.

There is no work with Global Cathodic Protection Inc. after this project in 2025. You will be laid off at the end of the project in November 2025. Global will be returning to Ottawa in the Spring of 2026 to complete the second half of the contract. Candidates can reapply next year if they wish.

All candidates must wear appropriate PPE Hard Hat, Boots and Vest. Global will supply eye protection, gloves and ear buds. All candidates must complete on-line safety courses (prior) before start date. All candidates must complete and employment prior to start of the project.

Pay will be every Thursday via direct deposit.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 3-4 weeks

Pay: $27.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Experience:

Vac Truck: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

DZ (preferred)
Work Location: On the road