Hydrovac Excavation Crew Lead

Hader Solutions; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hader Solutions is seeking an Industrial Crew Lead to supervise field hydrovac excavation teams on construction and industrial projects in South Carolina. You will guide daily planning, ensure safety, manage equipment operations, and coordinate with customers to deliver damage-free, quality service.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on hydrovac experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydrovac excavation or similar field operations.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate hydrovac equipment safely and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to delivering damage-free and quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small crew, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily job planning and site setup.
• Operate and oversee hydrovac equipment during excavation tasks.
• Direct excavation activities around underground utilities to prevent damage.
• Complete accurate job documentation and reports.
• Train new crew members and support their development.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Maintain adherence to safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and deliver professional service.

Skills

Leadership

Hydrovac experience

Safety protocols

Equipment operation

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Role: Industrial Crew Lead overseeing field hydrovac excavation operations for construction and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small crew, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily job planning and site setup.
• Operate and oversee hydrovac equipment during excavation tasks.
• Direct excavation activities around underground utilities to prevent damage.
• Complete accurate job documentation and reports.
• Train new crew members and support their development.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Maintain adherence to safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and deliver professional service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in hydrovac excavation or similar field operations.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate hydrovac equipment safely and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to delivering damage-free and quality service.