Are you enthusiastic about safe excavation and skilled in operating hydrovac equipment? Join the Badger team as a Hydrovac Operator! In this role, you'll use high-pressure water and vacuum systems to dig precisely and efficiently, uncover utilities, and contribute to various construction projects. If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and ready to be part of essential infrastructure work, apply now to join our dedicated team.
Union Wages, $29.42/hr to $39.23/ hr. Benefits to be discussed directly with the manager.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in a variety of working environments, including confined spaces
- Driving our hydrovac trucks (10-15% of total work time)
- Attending safety meetings
- Performing routine inspections and minor repairs of the hydrovac equipment
- Preparing work areas by setting up safety measures and addressing potential hazards
- Documenting and reporting all Badger, Federal, provincial, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently
What We're Looking For:
- Valid 1, 3 or DZ license (A-D license in Ontario) with airbrake endorsement
- First aid, Ground Disturbance and CSTS preferred (other safety tickets including but not limited to Fall protection, H2S alive and Confined Spaces may also be required depending on location)
- Preferred experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) without automatic restrictions
- Ability to work variable shifts with extended hours
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%
- Must be able to lift, push, pull 50+ pounds and have the physical stamina for manual labor in varying weather conditions
- Prior hydrovac equipment operation or related industrial experience preferred
What You'll Need For Success:
- Customer Service Focused and comfortable with customer interaction
- Enthusiasm for being part of a safety-focused collaborative team
- Technology adept
- Personal Protective Equipment provided
- Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as driver’s abstract review and drug and alcohol test
- This position is in a region that is covered under a collective bargaining agreement; the successful applicant may be required to join the union as a condition of employment
If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.