
Hydrovac Operator
Forbes Bros. Group Of Companies
The Role
Overview
Operate and maintain hydrovac trucks for excavation and trenching projects in Prince Albert, SK.
Key Responsibilities
- inspections
- roadside repairs
- hydrovac ops
- excavation
- trenching
- paperwork
Tasks
-Responsible for preforming pre & post trip inspections, roadside repairs, and general clean-up of units -Provide hands-on assistance to crew members as required -Drives and operators hydrovac units to complete tasks associated with daylighting, excavation, trenching & shorting -Complete all required paperwork daily
Requirements
- csts
- class 3
- rigging
- drawings
- physical fitness
- travel flexibility
What You Bring
-Ability to work in field/site with travel and work hour flexibility to accommodate to remote/site work schedule -Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) certification, an asset -Able and willing to present an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract -General knowledge of the principals involved in the operation of construction, boring/directional drilling and underground utilities considered an asset -Read and understand drawings & making calculations and adjustments in grades -Rigging in and rigging out of equipment, hoses, fittings, pipes, etc., as per job specification -Physically fit and able to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting -Class 3 driver's license with airbrake endorsement, is required
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Benefits
-Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromises on safety in all aspects of our every day -Opportunities for career growth and development -Comprehensive Benefits Package -Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900 -Frequent overtime and weekend hours opportunity -Family orientated working environment -Competitive Hourly Wage (Starting at $22/hr) -Vacation Pay and Stat Holiday Pay -Enrolment in Pension Program
The Company
About Forbes Bros. Group Of Companies
-Over four decades, it expanded through strategic acquisitions—RS Line, FB Timberline, FB Titan, FB Valley and 307 Power—adding depth in underground, telecom and substation services. -Primary focus on high-voltage transmission and distribution, alongside substation construction, civil underground work, EV-charging and telecom installations. -Completed projects include powerlines, substations, telecom networks and EV charging infrastructure for investor‑owned and public utilities. -Its apprenticeship program, launched in 2015, evidences commitment to building internal expertise, training foundation, wire‑stringing and equipment crews. -Operates in 26 provinces/states with 14 offices, delivering practical, reliable solutions and melding family‑business culture with large‑scale execution. -Unique identity rests in its “Orange Dot” culture—melding tight-knit accountability with expansion, ensuring every team ‘bleeds orange’.
Sector Specialisms
Powerline construction
Powerline maintenance
Substation
Transmission
Renewables
Telecommunication
Distribution
Horizontal directional drilling
Hydrovac
EV Charging Stations
Civil Underground
