Combo/Hydrovac Operator

Nisku, AB
On-site
Posted Nov 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Posting language: English

Job summary

Operate hydrovac and combo truck units according to company and customer expectations, and maintain equipment in line with company and manufacturer requirements. Follow safety procedures, complete field tickets, logbooks, inspections, and hazard assessments, attend safety meetings, and guide assisting swampers.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must have a Class 1 or 3 driver's license with air brakes, experience with an 18-speed transmission, a clean commercial driver's abstract, and instructor-certified First Aid and H2S Alive. Confined Space certification is required; PCST, PST, CSTS, Fall Protection, Ground Disturbance, and relevant hydrovac or combo operating experience are considered assets.