Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in non-destructive hydro-excavation services, where you'll operate hydrovac equipment in diverse environments. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork, requiring a valid driver's license and a strong customer service focus. You'll enjoy generous weekly pay, low-cost medical benefits, and a supportive work culture that values employee training and collaboration. With opportunities for overtime and travel, this position is perfect for those seeking a rewarding career in a dynamic industry. Don't miss your chance to be part of a safety-focused team making a significant impact in various sectors.

Benefits

Generous weekly pay

Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Attractive vacation programs

Inclusive Group Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Valuable training programs

Per diem

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 1, 3 or DZ license with airbrake endorsement.
• Prior hydrovac equipment operation or related industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydrovac equipment and perform duties in various environments.
• Drive hydrovac trucks and perform routine inspections and repairs.

Skills

Customer Service Focus

Physical Stamina

Technology Adept

Team Collaboration

Education

Valid 1, 3 or DZ license

First Aid Certification

Ground Disturbance Training

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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:

• Must have 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

What You'll Get In Return:

• Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Attractive vacation programs
• Inclusive Group Life insurance
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Rewarding employee referral program
• Valuable employee training program(s)
• Per diem

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing