Hydrovac Operations Leader — Safety & Field Impact

WIRC - Western Industrial Resources Corporation; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: [$95,000 to $130,000]

Company vehicle, phone, and fuel card

Medical, dental, vision, and [401(k) /

Job summary

Western Industrial Resources Corporation (WIRC) seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Hydrovac/Hydroblast division in Apache Junction, AZ. You will own safety, crew performance, equipment, and job profitability, serving as the main field contact for clients.

You will plan dispatch, develop staff, drive zero-incident safety, manage costing and billing, track equipment, and build strong client relationships to support new work and reports on KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hydrovac, hydroexcavation, or industrial cleaning, with 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Mining or heavy industrial site experience strongly preferred.
• MSHA Part 46/48 and OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain).
• Solid understanding of job costing, rate sheets, and field billing.
• Valid driver's license; CDL Class A a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with Excel and field ticketing software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and dispatch hydrovac and hydroblast crews and equipment across multiple sites.
• Lead and develop operators, leads, and supervisors.
• Drive a zero incident safety culture that meets MSHA, OSHA, and client site requirements.
• Manage job costing, daily tickets, T&M and unit rate billing, and invoice accuracy.
• Track equipment utilization, maintenance, and downtime; coordinate with the shop on repairs.
• Build strong client relationships and support new work through estimates and quotes.
• Report on division KPIs: safety, utilization, margin, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety management

Job costing

Field billing

Excel

Field ticketing software

CDL Class A

Client relations

Communication

Tools

Field ticketing software

Job description

Western Industrial Resources Corporation (WIRC) seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Hydrovac/Hydroblast division in Apache Junction, AZ. You will own safety, crew performance, equipment, and job profitability, serving as the main field contact for clients.

You will plan dispatch, develop staff, drive zero-incident safety, manage costing and billing, track equipment, and build strong client relationships to support new work and reports on KPIs.