Hydrovac Truck Operator

Badger Daylighting; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Daylighting in the United States is seeking a Hydrovac Operator to safely operate hydrovac trucks supporting construction and industrial projects. This field-based role combines commercial driving and non-destructive excavation, using high-pressure water and vacuum systems to expose underground utilities and infrastructure.

As part of a safety-focused, team-oriented environment, you will drive to jobsites, set up equipment, perform daylighting, complete inspections, and maintain logs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating hydrovac equipment and performing daylighting.
• Ability to drive to field sites and operate equipment safely.
• Comfort with field-based, safety-focused work environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive to job sites and set up hydrovac equipment.
• Perform daylighting to expose underground utilities.
• Conduct inspections and maintain logs.

Skills

Safe daylighting

Field operations

Commercial driving

Tools

Hydrovac trucks

High-pressure water

Vacuum systems

Job description

Badger Daylighting is seeking a Hydrovac Operator to safely operate hydrovac trucks supporting construction and industrial projects. This field-based role combines commercial driving and non-destructive excavation, using high-pressure water and vacuum systems to expose underground utilities and infrastructure. Responsibilities include driving to jobsites, setting up equipment, performing safe daylighting, completing inspections, and maintaining logs. You'll work in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment with strong training, clear procedures, and opportunities to advance into supervisory and technical roles across Badger's North American operations.