Hydrovac Operator

Badger Daylighting Corp; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading excavation service provider is seeking a Hydrovac Operator in Kelowna, Canada. This full-time role involves operating hydrovac equipment for precise excavation, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and performing routine inspections. The ideal candidate should hold a valid driver's license and be physically capable of manual labor. Join a collaborative team committed to safety and innovation in essential infrastructure work.

Benefits

Union wages and benefits

Personal Protective Equipment provided

Qualifications

• First aid and safety tickets preferred but not required.
• Physical stamina for manual labor and ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Preferred experience driving manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Operating hydrovac equipment and performing duties in various environments.
• Driving hydrovac trucks for 10-15% of work time.
• Documenting and reporting on required paperwork.

Skills

Valid 1, 3 or DZ license with airbrake endorsement

Customer Service Focused

Technology adept

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 and grow with Badger.

Job Info

• Job Identification 250761
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 07/05/2025, 01:06 AM
• Job Schedule Full‑Time
• Locations 2165 Rutland Ct, Kelowna, BC, V1X 8H3, CA (On‑site)