Assistant Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions seeks an Assistant Hydrovac Operator to support precise digging using high-pressure water and vacuum systems. You’ll uncover utilities and contribute to construction projects while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

The role requires a valid Ontario Class 5 license, safety certifications, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather while maintaining customer-focused service on site.

Qualifications

• 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 perform manual labor in varying weather conditions.
• Prior hydrovac equipment operation or related industrial experience preferred.
• Customer service oriented and comfortable with customer interaction.
• Enthusiasm for safety-focused collaborative team and technology use.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in various environments, including confined spaces.
• Attending safety meetings.
• Performing routine inspections and minor repairs of hydrovac equipment.
• Preparing work areas by setting up safety measures and addressing potential hazards.
• Documenting and reporting Badger, Federal, State, and Customer paperwork accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Technology adept

Tools

Hydrovac equipment

Protective equipment usage

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.

There has never been a better time to join the Badger team!