Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Regina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading infrastructure company as a Hydrovac Operator! This role involves safe excavation using specialized equipment to support various construction projects. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, physically fit, and eager to contribute to essential infrastructure work. Enjoy competitive pay, perks, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Generous weekly pay and overtime

Inclusive Group Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Valuable employee training programs

Qualifications

• Must have valid 1, 3, or DZ license with airbrake endorsement.
• First aid and Ground Disturbance certifications preferred.
• Physical stamina for manual labor and able to lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operating hydrovac equipment in various environments.
• Driving hydrovac trucks (10-15% of time).
• Performing routine inspections and minor repairs.

Skills

Customer Service Focus

Enthusiasm for Safety

Technology Adept

Education

Valid 1, 3 or DZ license

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.

$27.00 per hour to start and once finished the training program, wages will be increased to $30.00 per hour and up based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!

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:

• 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
  
  

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.

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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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