HYDROVAC Swamper

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is hiring experienced Hydrovac Swampers. (NO camp or Flights) What's in it for you? * 14/7 shift, 7 days, 7 nights off 7 days. * LOA * Employee Assistance Program. * Employee Referral Bonus program. * A great team of co-workers. Company Background: Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with over 400 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: Working from our Clients site location in Fort McMurray the Swamper position entails assisting a hydro vac operator preform jobs daily of a tri-drive hydro Vac unit. Mechanical skills will be an asset 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: * Position entails assisting a hydro vac operator preform jobs daily * Perform physical labor tasks such as digging, lifting, and carrying materials * Must be physically able to perform tasks and work in all weather * Assist with the setup and cleanup of job sites * Follow instructions for tasks assigned by operator. * 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 (minimum) valid Class 5 license with clean driver’s abstract * 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.

Assist a hydro vac operator in performing daily tasks using a tri-drive hydro vac unit. Responsibilities include physical labor such as digging and lifting, as well as maintaining the truck and adhering to site safety regulations.

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 license and various safety certifications including OSSA, CSTS, H2S Alive, and Confined Space. Previous experience operating hydro vac units in the industrial sector is preferred.

• Employee Assistance Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Hydrovac Operation
• Physical Labor
• Mechanical Skills
• Site Cleanup
• Safety Compliance
• Communication Skills

Minimum education

Trade certificate

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 2, 2026