Hydro Vac Operator
The operator is responsible for performing daylighting excavation activities for pipeline, construction, and utility projects. They must also maintain safety standards and remain flexible for 24/7 emergency response calls.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Aug 6, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Lonestar Calgary, AB is looking for a *Local* Hydro Vac Operator to join their safety conscious team! The successful candidate will require a Class 1 or Class 3 License. They will be responsible for operating units in performing Daylighting excavation activities associated with pipeline, construction, utility and oil terminal work. Position may require travel away from home 40% annually. Why work for Lonestar? * Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5! * Competitive Union wages! Local 955 wages $37.87-$40.04 based on experience; * Work in a Union Environment! * Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment; * Group RRSP with company matching component; * Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career; * Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement; * Positive and safe work environments.
What you’ll do
The operator is responsible for performing daylighting excavation activities for pipeline, construction, and utility projects. They must also maintain safety standards and remain flexible for 24/7 emergency response calls.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Class 1 or 3 driver's license and have at least one year of commercial driving experience. Previous hydro vac experience and various safety certifications are strongly preferred.
Benefits
• Health benefits coverage • Group RRSP with company matching • Paid time off • Company paid training • Tuition reimbursement
Listed skills
- First AidPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Hydro vac operation
- Daylighting excavation
- Commercial driving
- Manual transmission operation
- Pipeline work
- Utility work
- Oil terminal work
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response
- Ground disturbance
- First aid
- CPR
- H2S alive
- Confined space entry
- Fall arrest
- Emergency Response
- Excavation
- Daylighting
- Commercial Driving
- Time Off Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Manual Transmission Operation
- Oil Terminal
- Safety Standards
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Energy
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
- Hydro Operator
- Pipeline Worker / Operator
- Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week