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Combo/Hydrovac Operator

@ Ambipar Response Industrial Services Canada Inc.

Nisku, Alberta

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Ambipar Response Industrial Services Canada Inc. is hiring a full-time Combo/Hydrovac Operator to run vacuum and hydrovac trucks on oil and gas, utility and construction projects around Edmonton and across Western Canada. The work covers daylighting, pipeline HDD and downhole drilling jobs, with operator safety as a top priority. The posting offers health and dental benefits, vacation pay, a live-out allowance on applicable projects and a $500 referral bonus.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate hydrovac and combo units to customer and company standards
  • Maintain equipment per company and manufacturer rules
  • Complete daily field tickets, logbooks, pre-trips and hazard assessments
  • Attend daily safety meetings and follow the safety program
  • Mentor swampers on the crew

Requirements summary:

  • Class 1 or 3 licence with air brakes
  • 18-speed transmission experience
  • Clean commercial driver's abstract
  • Instructor-certified First Aid and H2S Alive
  • Confined space and fall protection training preferred
  • Hydrovac or combo experience on daylighting, plant or pipeline HDD projects an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
First seen by our source
2026-11-03
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Vehicle, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsAir brakes, First Aid, H2S Alive, Confined Space, PCST, PST
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol, driving record
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Performance bonus, Paid training, Home office allowance

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Leading Environmental Management

Full company description

A leader in crisis management, emergency response, environmental and industrial services, Ambipar is a global player, with more than 300 operational bases and a presence in 40 countries. MISSION: Contribute for companies and society to be sustainable, preserving the world for future generations. VISION: To be recognized as a global reference in integrated environmental solutions, focused on the customer. VALUES: Believing and making it happen, entrepreneurship, professionalism, innovation and sustainability. Our mission is to ensure the continuity of your business, preserve your reputation and protect the environment.

LinkedIn followers
7,515
People associated on LinkedIn
238
Reported office locations
  • #101, 3016 19th Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Y9, CA
  • 15712 112ave, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2W1, CA
  • 10504 100 Ave, 103, Fort St John, British Columbia V1J 1Z2, CA
  • 5204 63 St, 2, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2E6, CA
  • 10011 92 St, 201, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 7T5, CA
  • 1023 1st St W, Kindersley, Saskatchewan S0L 1S0, CA
  • 2906 5 St, Nisku, Alberta T9E 0H1, CA
  • 4612 51 St, Mannville, Alberta T0B, CA
  • 2906-5St, Nisku, AB T9E 0H1, CA
  • 4401 61 Ave, Leduc, AB T9E 7B6, CA
Other recorded names
  • Ambipar Response Industrial Services Canada Inc.
  • Ambipar | Canada
Specialties
  • Pre-Construction
  • Remediation
  • Reclamation
  • Drilling Waste Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Oil Recovery
  • Reuse
  • Recovery
  • Environmental Services
  • Oil & Gas
  • Landfill
  • Waste Management
  • Spill Response
  • Oilfield Services
  • Shaker Screens
  • Centrifuge Services
  • Oilfield Rental Equipment
  • Track Hoes
  • and Winch Trucks
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A leader in crisis management, emergency response, environmental and industrial services, Ambipar is a global player, with more than 300 operational bases and a presence in 40 countries. MISSION: Contribute for companies and society to be sustainable, preserving the world for future generations. VISION: To be recognized as a global reference in integrated environmental solutions, focused on the customer. VALUES…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesPre-ConstructionRemediationReclamationDrilling Waste ManagementEmergency ResponseOil RecoveryReuseRecoveryEnvironmental ServicesOil & Gas
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Job description

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 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 strive 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 Edmonton and surrounding 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 to new employees
  • Vacation Pay
  • Advancement Opportunities for Outstanding Individuals
  • Live out Allowance on Applicable Projects
  • 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.

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