Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in non-destructive hydro-excavation as a Hydrovac Operator in Fort McMurray. In this essential role, you will operate hydrovac equipment, ensuring safety and precision in excavation tasks while contributing to key infrastructure projects. This position offers competitive pay within a safety-focused and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Valid 1, 3 or DZ license with airbrake endorsement required.
• Experience in hydrovac operation or related industrial work preferred.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydrovac equipment and perform duties in various environments.
• Document and report all necessary paperwork accurately.
• Conduct routine inspections and minor repairs of the hydrovac equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Physical Stamina

Education

Valid 1, 3 or DZ license

First aid certification

Ground Disturbance certification

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Salary : Union wages and benefits to be discussed directly with the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.

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

Seniority level

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