Hydrovac Operator

2 months ago

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Badger Daylighting LP Full time

Description

About the Job:

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.

Salary: $32.00 per hour and up based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement

What You'll Be Doing:

In this role you will perform functions including:

  • 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.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

  • Valid 1, 3 or DZ license (A-D license in Ontario) with airbrake endorsement.
  • CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification preferred.
  • Preferred experience driving a manual transmission 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.

If you feel you don't have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.

What You'll Get in Return:
Badger offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities.
  • Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • RRSP Plan with Employer Matching Contributions.
  • Group Life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
  • Generous Vacation Programs.
  • Employee Referral Program.
  • Employee Training Program(s).
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Per Diem.

About Badger:

Badger is the largest provider of non-destructive excavating and related services in North America. For over 30 years, we have been innovating cutting-edge technology - like the Badger Hydrovac - and serving a diverse customer base across a broad range of infrastructure industry segments including energy, industrial, construction, telecommunications, transportation and more. We are efficient, safe, and reliable, and we work hard to enable our customers - across a wide range of industries - as they build and maintain the critical infrastructure needs of our communities. We're committed to not just doing the work - but doing good along the way

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 the Badger team. Learn More about Badger Careers at

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