Driven Resources is currently seeking professional Hydrovac Swampers to join their dynamic team.
Job description: This project role is responsible for the safe operation of a Hydrovac by using pressurized water and a vacuum system to quickly, safely, and precisely expose around utilities, pipelines, etc. Other duties required include:
- Operate all equipment in a safe and professional manner
- Knowledge of the blower operations and safe temperatures
- Knowledge of the boom controls (manual and remote)
- Knowledge of the boiler system (fire up, cool down)
- Knowledge of winterizing and de-winterizing
- Thorough understanding of piggy backing procedures
- Vacuum breaker functions/ Remote control functions
- Understand Load levels
- Ensure customer and client satisfaction by providing excellent customer service at all times
- Wand control
- Responsible for the successful completion of hydro excavation projects including: utility line exposure, pipeline exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging
- Diesel flushing the blower
- Digging 45 degree angle holes & pot holes
- Grease Points
- Monitor oil in crank case, site glass on wash pump & on hydraulic tank & blower
- Maintain all equipment & tools to a high standard
- Complete pre trip/post trip on dog house & unit
- Execute tasks in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Driven's policies and procedures
- Obeying all traffic & client site rules at all times
- Proper usage/storage of Bonding Mats with a thorough understanding of grounding & bonding
- Maintain clean fleet equipment
- Take direction/instructions from Hydrovac Operator and communicate thoroughly back and forth
- Confirm with project Supervisor regarding the job plan/schedule to ensure that proper direction is received and carried out
- Complete all documentation: including but not limited to daily tickets, log books, safety documentation
- Work with other field personnel and customer personnel as required
- Act in a courteous, professional manner in order to present a positive company image
- Participate in tool box talks, FLRA’s (field level hazard assessments) and daily safety meetings
- Ask questions, and not to undertake a task if you are not competent to perform
- Ability to work independently and be an effective team player who contributes positively to the end goals of the team while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills
- Ensure all Hydrovac truck equipment and components are in good working condition at all times
- Report any inefficiency to Supervisor
- Ability to follow directions and express ideas clearly in writing, and verbally
- Maintain and use appropriate PPE
- Any other duties as assigned
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate business needs
- Ability to work out of town & stay in camp (Conklin area)
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Minimum Qualifications
Valid Class 5 license with clean driver's abstract
Min 1+ years operating Hydrovac/High Pressure/Vac truck in Oil & Gas/pipeline industry
Demonstrated mechanical ability
Required to pass pre-employment screening for drug and alcohol testing
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Safety Tickets:
Equipotential Bonding
PCST (pipeline construction safety training) ticket
CSTS w/ WHIMIS
TDG
OSSA Fall protection
First aid
Ground disturbance Level 2
H2S Alive
OSSA Confined space
TDG (transportation of dangerous goods)
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*Competitive compensation based on experience