Hydrovac Swampers

Sideworx Connect Inc

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Grande Prairie, AB Until 8/23/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 10, 2025 Last posted June 10, 2025
Job description

Sideworx Connect offers positions for both employees and independent contractors. We specialize in placing short-term and seasonal employees, allowing you control over your schedule and a chance to explore a multitude of projects.

We’re currently seeking experienced Hydrovac Swampers to join our roster.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Help with the initial setup of the hydrovac unit, ensuring it's positioned correctly and ready for operation
  • Responsible for managing hoses, ensuring the safety of the work area, and assisting in the proper disposal of excavated materials.
  • Help maintain equipment, performing routine checks and reporting any issues to the operator
  • Assist the operator in the hydro excavation process, helping to position the equipment, guide the hoses, and manage the excavated material
  • Cleaning up the job site after the excavation is complete, ensuring the area is tidy and safe

Qualifications:

  • 2+ Years of Vac Truck Swamping Experience
  • Standard First Aid & CPR – Level C
  • H2S Alive
  • Common Safety Orientation
  • Confined Space Entry and Monitor
  • Ground Disturbance
  • TDG & WHMIS - required to complete in-house
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with reliable transportation an asset
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test
  • Must be clean shaven to wear respiratory protection

Working Conditions:

  • Travel is required and certain jobs may be eligible for Living Out Allowance
  • Exposure to noise, dust, fumes and extreme weather conditions
  • Physically demanding with heavy lifting required (up to 50 lbs)
  • Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (including night, weekends, holidays, and overtime)

We appreciate and thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Sideworx Connect, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that by applying to this job, you are opting in to AI-Assisted Screening.

About this role

Summary

Assist in hydrovac operations, equipment setup, safety, and site cleanup in a physically demanding role.

Job title

Hydrovac Swampers

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Grande Prairie, AB, on-site, travel required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

first aidCPRH2S aliveconfined spaceground disturbanceTDGWHMISvalid driver’s license

Preferred skills

reliable transportationpre-employment drug test

Specializations

hydrovacsafetyequipment maintenanceexcavation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

On-site City