Hydro Vac Swamper (Laborer)

B. H. Instrument Co.; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Room to grow

Job summary

B.H. Inc. in Cedar City, Utah is hiring a full-time Hydrovac Swamper to support our hydrovac operators with safe, efficient excavation work at project sites.

No hydrovac experience required—learn on the job. The role offers hourly pay of $20–$26, weekly paychecks, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance into an operator position. Join a team focused on safety, growth, and reliability, with room to develop skills and move into higher roles as you gain experience in hydrovac

Qualifications

• Dependable, safety-minded and willing to learn.
• Able to perform physical labor and handle heavy hoses and equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to travel to project sites and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Hydrovac Operator in completing excavation work safely and efficiently.
• Handle vacuum and water hoses during daily operations.
• Help pothole and expose underground utilities.
• Set up and maintain safe work zones at each jobsite.
• Help complete pre-trip inspections and ensure truck, tools, hoses, and safety equipment are ready daily.
• Clean and organize the hydrovac truck and equipment after each job.
• Communicate with the operator and jobsite crews, and follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Dependable

Safety-minded

Work outdoors

Team player

Clear communication

Travel to sites

Job description

B.H. Inc. (BHI) is hiring a full-time Hydrovac Swamper (Hydrovac Laborer) in Cedar City, Utah to support our hydrovac operators with safe, efficient excavation work at project sites. Pay is $20–$26 per hour,depending on experience, with weekly paychecks and full benefits.

No hydrovac experience? No problem. If you want to work outdoors, learn hydrovac equipment, and build toward an operator role, we want to hear from you. Ready to take your career to the next level? Read on!

WHAT WE OFFER

• $20–$26 per hour, depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Room to grow, with the opportunity to learn hydrovac operations and advance into an operator position

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist the Hydrovac Operator in completing excavation work safely and efficiently
• Handle vacuum and water hoses during daily operations
• Help pothole and expose underground utilities
• Set up and maintain safe work zones at each jobsite
• Help complete pre-trip inspections and make sure the truck, tools, hoses, and safety equipment are ready each day
• Clean and organize the hydrovac truck and equipment after each job
• Communicate with the operator and jobsite crews, and follow all safety procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn
• Able to perform physical labor, handle heavy hoses and equipment, and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to follow directions, work well with a crew, and communicate clearly
• Able to travel to project sites and work occasional overtime

SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Schedule: Full-time, typically Monday–Friday. Start and end times vary with project needs, and early mornings and overtime may be required.
• Location: Field-based at jobsites, with home base in Cedar City, Utah.

IS THIS YOU?

Do you take pride in keeping your truck, tools, and equipment clean and ready? Are you a team player who puts safety first, every day? Do you enjoy hard, hands‑on work and want to learn a skilled trade? If so, you could be the Hydrovac Swamper we're looking for!

ABOUT B.H. INC.

Brad Haslem started BHI in Vernal, Utah, with six others in 1998. What began as a small electrical company is now a nationally recognized construction services company. We do instrumentation and electrical, civil and excavation, facilities and pipeline, construction management, wireless and communications, and engineering.

We're a team of driven, goal-oriented people who treat each other like family, not just co-workers. We believe our core responsibility is to develop people and provide for families. That's why we offer excellent pay, generous benefits, and real room to grow.

EEO AND WORK AUTHORIZATION

B.H. Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.