Hydrovac Ops Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company vehicle

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

401(k) / PTO

Job summary

WIRC - Western Industrial Resources Corporation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to run the Hydrovac/Hydroblast division. You will own safety, crew performance, equipment, and job profitability, serving as the main field contact for clients.

Responsibilities include planning, dispatch across sites, leading teams, ensuring safety compliance, handling cost tracking, invoicing, and building client relationships. Expect growth as the division expands and performance KPIs improve.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hydrovac, hydroexcavation, or industrial cleaning with 2+ years in supervisory/management.
• Mining or heavy industrial site experience 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.

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

Excel proficiency

Client relationship management

Tools

Excel

Field ticketing software

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