Hydro Excavation Operator

About Us

Freeflow Drain Specialists is based in East Tāmaki, Auckland. We specialise in drain unblocking, CCTV pipe inspections, hydro excavation, vacuum services, stormwater services, spill and flood response, wastewater and sewer services, water blasting, and pond cleaning & desludging. We operate 24 / 7 for emergency call outs and maintain a strong health & safety culture.

About the Role

We are seeking up to 5 experienced Hydro Excavation (Hydrovac) Operators to deliver safe, precise, non destructive excavation and drainage works. The role combines operating hydro excavation trucks and plant with site leadership, paperwork / records, and routine maintenance. Work may include utility locating / exposure, trenching, pit cleaning, dewatering and bypass pumping, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful completion of hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging.
• Operate Hydrovac trucks and equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Supervise activities of Hydrovac Laborers in order to ensure employee skill development.
• Set up and inspect grounding and / or bonding procedures for Hydrovac operation.
• Complete all required paperwork properly and within set timelines.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections, as well as routine maintenance
• Take photos and or videos as required.
• Visit sites & assess issue with the sewer or stormwater drain.
• Determine equipment & tools required in clearing blockages in drains & pipes.
• Read and understand plans, levels & grades.
• Set-up and operate dewatering systems and bypass pumps.

Minimum Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Desirable (nice to have) : Confined Space, WTR endorsement, STMS / TC, First Aid, vacuum loading / jetting experience, utility locating.

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