Pressure & Vac Operator (Class 1 or 3)
About The Position
The operator (Class 1 or 3) will operate several types of units ranging from Water Trucks, Straight Vacuum, Hydro-Vac and Combo Units in a safe and efficient manner. Site Requirements are but not limited to operating units for the purpose of client needs/ requests at an oil sands location. The operator will be required to clean/ maintain the unit and all equipment associated as well as troubleshoot minor issues. The operator will ensure successful completion of tasks and provide professional customer service, maintaining Bouchier’s high level of standards within the Oil Sands region. The operator will provide safe and meaningful mentorship to Operators/ Labourers that will work alongside them in the field. Most importantly, the operator will adhere to all local, federal and provincial compliance regulations and uphold all site and Bouchier safety standards at all times.
Requirements
- Clean Class 1 or 3 driver’s license
- Previous operating experience (minimum 2 years)
- Must have Safety Tickets: First Aid & AED/CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Confined Space, AWP (Aerial Work Platform Course), Ground Disturbance Level 2.
- CSO (Common Safety Orientation) certificate is required
- WHMIS 2015 is required (completed within the last 3 years)
- Familiar with safe work procedures and practices to safely drive and operate.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team and safety focused environment
- Must complete and pass a mandatory Pre-Employment Health & Fitness Assessment
- Energetic, confident self-starters, with a strong work ethic
- Pride and ownership of work
- Willing to do labour work and other tasks as needed.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Physical ability to perform work
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test pre-employment and post incident (or be in compliance with our drug and alcohol program)
- Must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
- All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Responsibilities
- Championing compliance with Health and Safety standards and legal regulations
- Train and mentor Hydrovac riggers to foster employee skill development
- Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for hydro-vac operations
- Complete all required paperwork within set timelines
- Perform pre and post-trip inspections, as well as routine maintenance
- Participate in all pre and post job hazard assessments and inspections.
- Load and unload equipment necessary to perform vacuum and hydro - excavation and operations
- Ensure all equipment and components are in good working condition at all times
- Maintain and use appropriate personal protective equipment
- Communicate to site personnel and the Supervisor any abnormalities or faulty situations regarding the process, product, machine, equipment, workplace, safety or other
- Excellent communication with our clients whenever opportunity presents itself by communicating knowledge of the project
- Equipping the hydro-vac unit daily with ample supplies and equipment to perform your scheduled jobs/projects.
- Work outdoors in the elements on a daily basis
Benefits
- Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
- Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service
- RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
- Progression and development opportunities
- Safety Recognition
- Years of Service Recognition – Annual
- Company support for recertification of required tickets
- Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
- Accommodations provided
- Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
