Posted 18 months ago
Hydrovac Swampers
@ Sideworx Connect Inc
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Sideworx Connect is hiring experienced Hydrovac Swampers as contractors for short-term and seasonal work on its roster. The role supports the hydrovac operator with setup, hose handling, site safety, material disposal and cleanup, with required travel and a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Set up the hydrovac unit and manage hoses
- Assist operator with hydro excavation process
- Maintain equipment and report issues
- Keep the work area safe and dispose of excavated material
- Clean up the job site after excavation
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years vac truck swamping experience
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C and H2S Alive
- Confined Space Entry and Monitor, Ground Disturbance
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence (reliable transportation an asset)
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Clean shaven to wear respiratory protection
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · breezy
- Employer posting date
- 2025-05-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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 | General labour |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, H2S Alive, Common Safety Orientation, Confined Space Entry and Monitor, Ground Disturbance |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Sideworx Connect Inc
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Temporary Staffing and Permanent placement Recruitment for all areas of Oil & Gas, Construction, Mining & Trades.
Full company description
Sideworx Connect, the Workforce Optimization Specialists! “Built by workers for workers”
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,606
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17
- Reported office locations
- 505 2 St SW, Suite 600, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1N8, CA
- Business categories
- Human Resources
- Business Development
- Recruiting
- Other recorded names
- Sideworx Connect Inc
- Sideworx Connect USA
- Sideworx Connect Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Sideworx Connect, the Workforce Optimization Specialists! “Built by workers for workers”
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2021 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 57 |
| View page |
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.
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