Hydrovac Swamper
About Kidco Construction
Kidco Construction is a full-service construction company based in Calgary, Alberta. We specialize in residential earthworks, underground utility excavation, and basement excavation for residential and commercial projects. With nearly four decades of experience, we handle every stage of a project, from site preparation and infrastructure installation to foundation excavation, equipment repair, and material hauling.
Our Trucking division is growing, and we're hiring an experienced Hydrovac Swamper to work alongside our Hydrovac Operators on construction projects throughout Calgary and the surrounding area.
This is local work with no overnight travel. You will be home every night.
What You'll Do
- Work alongside the Hydrovac Operator to safely perform hydrovac excavation on active residential and commercial construction sites
- Assist with daylighting and exposing underground utilities before excavation work begins
- Perform hydrovac excavation for slot trenching, utility crossings, and other ground-disturbance work
- Operate hydrovac hoses, wands, and other equipment while using pressurized water and vacuum systems to safely remove soil
- Assist with setting up and positioning the hydrovac truck and equipment at each work area
- Set up hoses, fittings, barricades, and other equipment required for hydrovac operations
- Work safely around underground utilities, open excavations, heavy equipment, trucks, and construction crews
- Assist the Hydrovac Operator with thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and identify equipment or safety concerns
- Maintain and clean hoses, tools, and hydrovac equipment throughout the shift
- Assist with cleaning and preparing the truck and equipment for the next job
- Follow directions from the Hydrovac Operator, supervisors, and site crews regarding excavation locations and work requirements
- Follow ground-disturbance procedures and site-specific safety requirements when working around buried utilities
- Perform physically demanding outdoor work involving lifting, carrying, bending, crouching, climbing, and extended periods on your feet
- Work outdoors in changing Calgary conditions, including heat, cold, rain, mud, snow, ice, and freeze-thaw conditions
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Hydrovac Swamper on construction sites
- Previous experience assisting with daylighting, slot trenching, utility exposure, and other hydrovac excavation work
- Experience working around underground utilities and ground-disturbance activities
- Familiarity with hydrovac hoses, wands, fittings, and related equipment
- Able to safely perform physically demanding work throughout a long shift
- Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather and site conditions
- Comfortable working around excavators, loaders, trucks, open excavations, and other heavy equipment
- Able to clearly understand and follow directions from Hydrovac Operators, supervisors, and site crews
- Reliable, punctual, safety-focused, and able to work effectively as part of a two-person hydrovac crew
- Ground Disturbance Level II certification is an asset
Typical Schedule
- Year-round position
- Monday to Saturday
- Approximately 8 to 12 hours per day
- Local work throughout Calgary and the surrounding area
- No overnight travel; home every night
- Work is weather dependent, so hours may change or work may be cancelled due to heavy rain or extreme conditions
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Year-round work with substantial overtime opportunities: Overtime paid after 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week
- Pay increases for strong performers
- 9.6% vacation and holiday pay: Paid on every cheque
- Comprehensive benefits through OpenCircle: Health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance coverage, plus Teladoc online and video doctor consultations. Benefits begin after reaching 300 hours, followed by a one-month waiting period.
- 100% RRSP contribution matching: Contribute to your self-directed RRSP and Kidco will match 100% of your contributions
Why Kidco
At Kidco, you'll join an established Calgary construction company that values hard work, safety, and reliability. You'll work on a variety of local construction projects, receive year-round work, and have the opportunity to build your experience in hydrovac and underground utility work.
If you're an experienced Hydrovac Swamper who is comfortable with physical outdoor work, long construction shifts, and working safely around underground utilities and heavy equipment, apply today with your resume.
