About this role
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. Hourly rate: $28.29/hr to $37.72/ hr 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, provincial, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently What We're Looking For:
• Valid AZ or DZ license with airbrake endorsement • First aid, Ground Disturbance and CSTS preferred (other safety tickets including but not limited to Fall protection, H2S alive and Confined Spaces may also be required depending on location) • Preferred experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) without automatic restrictions • 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 operation or related industrial experience preferred 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 provided • Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as 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