Hydrovac Operator

Hydrovac Operator / Sweeper Operator

Wm Hamilton & Sons Ltd are looking for a reliable and hardworking Hydrovac Operator / Sweeper Operator to join our team.

The role will involve operating Hydrovac equipment for water excavation works, including non-destructive excavation around utilities, drainage works, gully works and general site support - In two men Teams. The successful candidate will also be required to learn the road sweeping side of the business and train to become a Sweeper Operator.

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday
7:00am 6:00pm

Weekend working required every second weekend.

Role duties include:

• Carrying out Hydrovac water excavation works safely and efficiently
• Using high-pressure water and suction equipment for non-destructive excavation
• Working around live utilities and services
• Supporting drainage, gully and civils works
• Learning how to operate road sweepers
• Carrying out sweeper work once trained and competent
• Daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance
• Completing job sheets and site paperwork
• Following site risk assessments and method statements
• Liaising professionally with site managers, clients and members of the public
• Keeping vehicles and equipment clean, safe and presentable

Requirements:

• HGV licence Class 2
• CSCS card/ Npors
• CPC license in date
• Previous Hydrovac, drainage, utilities, civils or road sweeping experience preferred
• Willingness to learn both Hydrovac and sweeping operations
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible with overtime and weekend work
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to use phone/tablets/ app use and write clearly
• maintenance of the machine including Greasing

What we offer:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Regular overtime available
• Training on Hydrovac and road sweeping operations
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Varied work across different sites
• Opportunity to develop within a specialist fleet

To apply, please send your CV or message

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT LICENSE.

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