Posted 3 months ago
Hydrovac Operator
@ WesTower Communications Ltd.
Spruce Grove, Alberta
Overview
WesTower Communications Ltd. is hiring a Hydrovac Operator to run hydrovac equipment on utility construction projects, reporting to the project Construction Manager. The role centers on safe excavation and may include general labour. The posting requires a valid AB Class 3 licence and Ground Disturbance II certification, and the work is outdoors year-round with regular travel.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate hydrovac equipment on utility excavations
- Follow slurry and spoils processing and dumping regulations
- Assist with general labour when hydrovac work is not required
- Maintain operational safety and company standards
- Travel regularly and work outdoors year-round
Requirements summary:
- Valid AB Class 3 licence (Class 1 preferred)
- Valid AB Ground Disturbance II certification
- Minimum 1 year as a hydrovac operator in utility construction
- Comfortable pulling and backing up trailers
- Able to lift and handle loads over 100 pounds
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 100 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ground Disturbance II certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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WesTower Communications Ltd.
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Wireless - Wireline - Fabrication - Technical Services - Professional Services
Full company description
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and independent tower operators. Our turnkey solutions provide the safe, on-time, and quality installations that our customers have come to expect and our reputation is built on. Follow WesTower on Social Media! Facebook: WesTowerCommunicationsLtd Twitter: https://twitter.com/Westower_Canada
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,529
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 739
- Reported office locations
- 385 Saskatchewan Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0G6, CA
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- Business categories
- Construction
- Communications Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Other recorded names
- WesTower Communications Ltd.
- Specialties
- Site Development
- Wireline Service
- RF Engineering
- Program & Project Management
- Structural Engineering & Design
- Fabrication
- In-Building
- Construction & Technical Services
- Commissioning
- Audits & Inspections
- and 24/7 Emergency Response & Repair
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 10,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Spruce Grove, AB |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | Site Development Wireline ServiceRF EngineeringProgram & Project ManagementStructural Engineering & DesignFabricationIn-BuildingConstruction & Technical ServicesCommissioningAudits & Inspections |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 72 |
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The Hydrovac Operator is an integral part of WesTower’s Wireline operations teams who answers directly to the project Construction Manager. Operating in a utility construction environment, the successful candidate will primarily focus on the safe operation of hydrovac equipment and be ready to pivot to general labor tasks when required. This position demands a self-motivated individual who can work with minimal direction, travel regularly, and safely handle heavy lifting, including equipment and materials weighing more than 100 pounds. Ultimately, the operator is expected to maintain all operational safety standards, uphold professional company standards, and collaborate positively with the broader team to deliver excellent results for our customers.
Core Competencies
Safe and Efficient utility excavation
Safe and Efficient Equipment Operation
Autonomous Reliability and Integrity
Hazard Mitigation and Safety Compliance
Strong Communication and Reporting Skills
Knowledge of Slurry and Spoils processing/dumping regulations
Requirements
- Valid AB Class 3 license required (Class 1 preferred)
- Valid AB Ground Disturbance II certification
- Minimum 1 year working in utility build environments as a hydrovac operator
Job Responsibilities
- Excellent work habits and demonstrated ability to perform the job well.
- Values being on time and holding others to the same.
- Able to safely handle and carry ladders and weights of 100+ pounds.
- Enjoy working outdoors year-round.
- Values meet the company standards of appearance and demeanor always.
- Able to work alone with minimal direction.
- Comfortable pulling and backing up trailers.
- A good attitude and works well with other company employees and management in providing excellent results for our customers. Someone who recognizes that travel will be required.
- A can-do attitude that recognizes when hydrovac work is not required, as an Operator, you are ready to assist with other job aspects, including general labor.
- Valid AB Class 3 License with Class 1 preferred.
- Valid Ground Disturbance training certification.
- Minimum of 1 year of hydrovac operating experience in a utility construction environment.
Work Conditions
- Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
We offer long-term career opportunities to move up within the company.
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