Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading infrastructure company as a Hydrovac Operator in Columbus, Ohio. You'll operate hydrovac equipment with a focus on safety in various environments. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and possess the required certifications to handle the physical demands of the role, making significant contributions to essential construction projects.

Benefits

Union wages and benefits

Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Prior hydrovac equipment operations or related industrial experience preferred.
• Experience driving a manual transmission truck preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in various environments.
• Driving hydrovac trucks and attending safety meetings.
• Performing routine inspections and preparing work areas.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Technology adept

Education

Valid Class A or B CDL

CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification

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.

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, State, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently
  
  

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL
• CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification (preferred)
• Experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) without automatic restrictions (preferred)
• 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 operations or related industrial experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
  
  

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 (PPE) provided
• Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as a 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.

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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