Hydrovac Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions in; Dayton (OH); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Hydrovac Operator to operate hydrovac equipment on construction sites, digging safely with high-pressure water and vacuum systems to uncover utilities.

The role is full-time, on-site in Erlanger, KY, with potential travel up to 25% and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Candidates must be 21+, posses a CDL, and be willing to work varied shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Valid CDL required (Class A or B).
• CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 preferred.
• Experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and perform manual labor in varying conditions.
• Prior hydrovac equipment operations or related industrial experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Aufgaben

• Operate hydrovac equipment and perform hydrovac duties in various environments, including confined spaces.
• Drive hydrovac trucks (10-15% of work time).
• Attend safety meetings.
• Perform routine inspections and minor repairs of hydrovac equipment.
• Prepare work areas with safety measures and hazard controls.
• Document and report all paperwork accurately (Badger, Federal, State, and Customer).

Kenntnisse

CDL Class A/B

CPR/First Aid

OSHA 10

Manual transmission experience

Travel up to 25%

Physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs

Hydrovac equipment experience

21+ years of age

Jobbeschreibung

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,

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

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 and grow with Badger.

Job Info

• Job Identification 252728
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 11/05/2026, 03:26 PM
• Job Schedule Full-Time
• Locations 33 Montgomery Street, Erlanger, KY, 41018, US (On-site)