Assistant Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an Assistant Hydrovac Operator to assist in operating high-pressure hydrovac equipment and support digging operations across varying sites. The role requires safety awareness, willingness to work extended hours, and ability to lift heavy loads.

You will contribute to project efficiency by performing routine equipment checks, setting up safety measures, and documenting job-site activities with precision. Training period included.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to interact with clients and teams.
• Commitment to safety and following site protocols.
• Comfort with using technology and tools on site.
• Able to handle physical tasks and lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating hydrovac equipment and perform hydrovac duties.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in safety practices.
• Inspect and perform minor repairs on equipment; prepare work areas.
• Document and report paperwork accurately.
• Work flexible shifts and follow site safety rules.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety focused

Technology adept

Physical stamina

Tools

Hydrovac equipment

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.

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!