Hydrovac Ops Manager

Wirc; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Fuel card

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) / PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wirc in the United States is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Hydrovac/Hydroblast division, owning safety, crew performance, equipment, and job profitability. You will be the main point of contact for clients in the field.

The role requires 5+ years in hydrovac/hydroexcavation with 2+ years in supervision, MSHA/OSHA training, and strong cost-tracking and leadership skills. Located in Apache Junction, AZ, this position offers a path for growth with a growing division.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hydrovac/hydroexcavation or industrial cleaning.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• MSHA Part 46/48 and OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain.

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

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

MSHA Part 46/48

OSHA 30

Tools

Field ticketing software

Excel

Job description

We need an experienced Operations Manager to run our Hydrovac/Hydroblast division day to day. You'll own safety, crew performance, equipment, and job profitability, and you'll be the main point of contact for our clients in the field.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $95,000 to $130,000
• Company vehicle, phone, and fuel card
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) / PTO details
• Room to grow with an expanding division

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