Assistant Hydrovac Operator

Badger; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions in Canada is hiring an Assistant Hydrovac Operator to support precise digging with high-pressure water and vacuum systems. You’ll assist hydrovac operations, join safety meetings, inspect equipment, and help prepare work areas while focusing on safety and efficiency.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50+ pounds, and a customer-service mindset as you work across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 license (G license in Ontario) required.
• CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds and perform manual labor in varying weather.
• Prior hydrovac equipment operation or related industrial experience preferred.
• Strong customer service mindset and safety-focused teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating hydrovac equipment and perform hydrovac duties in various environments, including confined spaces.
• Attend safety meetings.
• Inspect and perform minor repairs of hydrovac equipment.
• Prepare work areas by setting up safety measures and addressing hazards.
• Document and report paperwork accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Tech-savviness

Tools

Hydrovac equipment

High-pressure systems

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about safe excavation and skilled in the assistance of operating hydrovac equipment? Join the Badger team as an Assistant 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,

Salary: $40.26 per hour following training period.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting in operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in a variety of working environments, including confined spaces.
• 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, State, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Valid Class 5 license (G license in Ontario)
• CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to work variable shifts with extended hours.
• 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.
• Customer Service Focused and comfortable with customer interaction.
• Enthusiasm for being part of a safety-focused collaborative team.
• Technology adept.
• Able to use personal Protective Equipment provided.

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid Class 5 license (G license in Ontario)
• CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to work variable shifts with extended hours.
• 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.
• Able to use personal Protective Equipment provided.

About Us

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.

We Hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.