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Hydrovac / Combo Vac Operators

Operate Hydrovac and Combo truck units according to company and customer expectations while maintaining equipment. Responsible for completing field tickets, logbooks, and hazard assessments while providing mentorship to swampers.

  • On-site
  • Nisku, AB
  • Posted Jun 11, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Ambipar acts in several sectors to provide complete services and products related to environmental management. Undergoing a worldwide expansion, Ambipar respects compliance rules, as well as socio-environmental responsibility rules, cherishing the ethics and the prompt service to the quests of its customers. We offer smart services and expertise to our customers, so we can overcome together the challenges of sustainability. After all, for us, sustainability is not only a speech. It is our daily routine. We as Ambipar Response Industrial Services specialize in providing quality services to oil/gas, utility and construction industry all over Western Canada. Ambipar’s Industrial Services division operates a large fleet of modern Vacuum, Combo, Hydrovac, Water, Gravel & Winch Units across Alberta, British Columbia & Saskatchewan. Our services are utilized on many different projects ranging from Downhole Drilling, Pipeline HDD, Daylighting and Civil Construction Projects. We strives to provide the highest quality of service with industry leading training and technology. Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service with safety being our number one priority. While operating our units you will have 24/7 support from our Maintenance, Safety and Operations Departments. This application will list you as interested in operating Hydrovac and Combo Truck Units on current projects locally in the Nisku, AB area. Responsibilities: Operate equipment as per company and customer expectations Maintain equipment in accordance with company and manufacturer rules Follow the safety program, including all policies, procedures and practices Complete Daily Field Tickets, Logbooks, Pre-trips, Hazard Assessments Attend daily safety meetings Maintain valid safety tickets as required Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship, to assisting Swampers. Qualification and Competencies: Class 1 or 3 Drivers License with Air Brakes 18 Speed Transmission Experience Clean commercial drivers abstract Instructor certified First Aid & H2S Alive Confined Space PCST, PST, CSTS, Fall Protection, Ground Disturbance are considered assets Hydrovac or Combo Operating Experience on Daylighting, Plant & Pipeline HDD Projects considered an asset Ability to pass pre-employment Fit to Work & Drug Alcohol Testing Training Opportunities will be offered to Qualified Individuals What we Offer: $500.00 Bonus for referring new employees Vacation Pay Advancement Opportunities for Outstanding Individuals Live out Allowance on Applicable Projects Accommodations / Lodging Flexible shift options Health & Dental Benefits 24/7 Mechanical, Safety & Operational Support Well Maintained, Modern Fleet of Western Star Tridem Axle Trucks Please submit your resume and clean driver's abstract. We sincerely appreciate all applications, however only qualified candidates will be contacted by our team.

What you’ll do

Operate Hydrovac and Combo truck units according to company and customer expectations while maintaining equipment. Responsible for completing field tickets, logbooks, and hazard assessments while providing mentorship to swampers.

Requirements

Requires a Class 1 or 3 Driver's License with air brakes and experience with 18-speed transmissions. Candidates must pass fit-to-work and drug/alcohol testing and possess valid safety certifications like First Aid and H2S Alive.

Benefits

• Referral Bonus • Vacation Pay • Advancement Opportunities • Live Out Allowance • Accommodations • Health Benefits • Dental Benefits

Listed skills

  • First AidPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Hydrovac Operation
  • Combo Vac Operation
  • Class 1 Driver's License
  • Class 3 Driver's License
  • Air Brakes
  • 18 Speed Transmission
  • Daylighting
  • Pipeline HDD
  • Hazard Assessment
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • First Aid
  • H2S Alive

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Construction
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Transportation
  • Energy

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week