Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Hydrovac Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in safe excavation and infrastructure projects. This position involves operating hydrovac equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and enjoy working in diverse environments. You'll be part of a company that values your contributions and offers a supportive work atmosphere. If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference in the industry, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Personal Protective Equipment provided

Union wages and benefits

Safety training and certifications

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with airbrake endorsement is essential.
• Experience with hydrovac operations preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydrovac equipment in various environments, including confined spaces.
• Drive hydrovac trucks and perform routine inspections.

Skills

Customer Service Focus

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

Valid 1, 3 or DZ license with airbrake endorsement

First Aid Certification

Ground Disturbance Certification

Tools

Hydrovac Equipment

Manual Transmission Trucks

Job description

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing