Hydrovac Operator

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is hiring experienced Hydrovac operators to start immediately.  

What's in it for you?

• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• An annual health spending account.
• A company matching retirement savings plan (RSP).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus program.
• Camp accommodations provided.
• A great team of co-workers.

Company Background: 

Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with over 350 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flat bed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers. 

When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe, enjoyable, and positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment. 

Job Summary: 

Operating from our Clients site location Fort McMurray the Hydro Vac Operator position involves the safe operation of a tri-drive hydro Vac unit.  Operators should be mechanically inclined and physically fit to work in all kinds of weather.  Preference will be given to candidates that possess previous hydro-vac experience in the industrial sector.   

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate Tri-drive hydro Vac units in a safe and efficient manner 
• Must be physically able to perform tasks and work in all weather 
• Completion of daily documentation including but not limited to daily log books, customer work orders, field level risk assessment, pre/post trip inspections 
• Follow instructions for tasks assigned by Dispatch or Supervisor 
• Complete daily housekeeping of assigned truck to ensure maintenance of company image
• Attend daily tool box and safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations and procedures. 

Qualifications: 

• Possess a valid Class 1 or 3 operator’s license with clean driver’s abstract 
• Minimum 3 years experience (including up to 18 speed manual class 1 equipment)
• Previous (or related) experience operating hydro Vac units 
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• OSSA (or OSSA BSO/CSO) and CSTS certification
• H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance, Confined space and fall protection certification
• Must successfully pass BME driver’s evaluation, D&A and fit for duty pre-employment screening 

Submission: 

We thank you for your interest in Birch Mountain and remind all candidates that only successful applicants will be contacted. Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to local candidates.