HYDROVAC Swamper

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is hiring experienced Hydrovac Swampers. (NO camp or Flights) What's in it for you? 14/7 shift, 7 days, 7 nights off 7 days. LOA Employee Assistance Program. Employee Referral Bonus program. A great team of co-workers. Company Background: Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with over 400 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flat bed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers. When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe, enjoyable, and positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment. Job Summary: Working from our Clients site location in Fort McMurray the Swamper position entails assisting a hydro vac operator preform jobs daily of a tri-drive hydro Vac unit. Mechanical skills will be an asset and physically fit to work in all kinds of weather. Preference will be given to candidates that possess previous hydro-vac experience in the industrial sector. Duties and Responsibilities: Position entails assisting a hydro vac operator preform jobs daily Perform physical labor tasks such as digging, lifting, and carrying materials Must be physically able to perform tasks and work in all weather Assist with the setup and cleanup of job sites Follow instructions for tasks assigned by operator. Complete daily housekeeping of assigned truck to ensure maintenance of company image Attend daily tool box and safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations and procedures. Qualifications: Possess a (minimum) valid Class 5 license with clean driver’s abstract Previous (or related) experience operating hydro Vac units Clear verbal and written communication skills OSSA (or OSSA BSO/CSO) and CSTS certification H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance, Confined space and fall protection certification Must successfully pass BME driver’s evaluation, D&A and fit for duty pre-employment screening Submission: We thank you for your interest in Birch Mountain and remind all candidates that only successful applicants will be contacted. Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to local candidates.

The Hydrovac Swamper assists the operator with daily tasks on a tri-drive hydro vac unit, including digging, lifting, and site maintenance. They are responsible for ensuring site safety, performing equipment housekeeping, and following all corporate and site-specific safety regulations.

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license, previous hydro-vac experience, and relevant safety certifications such as OSSA, CSTS, H2S Alive, and Ground Disturbance. Applicants must be physically fit to work in all weather conditions and pass a pre-employment driver's evaluation and drug screening.

• LOA • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Referral Bonus program • Competitive wages

• HousekeepingPreferred
• Safety CompliancePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Hydrovac operation
• Mechanical skills
• Physical labor
• Digging
• Lifting
• Site cleanup
• Housekeeping
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Ground disturbance
• Confined space entry
• Fall protection
• Fall Protection
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Flatbed Truck Operation
• Operations
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training

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Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Dec 1, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week