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This position requires a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality service to clients.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nPerform hydrovac excavation duties safely around underground utilities using Foremost 1200s, Tornado F4s, and Rival T7s\nOperate tri-drive vehicles and 18-speed manual transmissions in a safe and efficient manner\nConduct pre-trip inspections and equipment checks in accordance with company procedures\nUse bonding and grounding equipment appropriately and consistently\nAdhere to all applicable safety standards, including Alberta OH&S regulations and Valard SOPs\nAccurately complete and submit daily reports, inspections, and other required documentation\nRead and interpret utility locates, drawings, and schematics to ensure safe and precise excavation\nProvide courteous, professional service as a representative of the Valard brand\nSupport and mentor less experienced team members, including operators and swampers\nCollaborate with coworkers to ensure safe and efficient site operations\nPerform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of hydrovac units\nMaintain cleanliness and readiness of tools and vehicles\nRequirements\n5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years operating Hydrovac equipment in the field\nExperience in the utility or construction industry\nValid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract\nExperience operating tri-drive vehicles and manual transmissions\nAbility to interpret utility locates and read technical schematics\nFamiliar with bonding, grounding, and confined space entry protocols\nStrong safety focus and knowledge of applicable regulations\nCapable of working independently under physically demanding conditions\nMechanical aptitude for minor repairs and maintenance\nExperience mentoring junior operators or working as part of a field operations team\nBenefits\nWe offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.\nAbout our Business\nValard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.\nValard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.\nLearn more\nVisit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.\n* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.\n* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.\n* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. 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