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Hydrovac Operator

  • Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

$30.00 per hour and up based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement! · Full-time

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$30.00 per hour and up based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!
Job type
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Original job description

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.

$30.00 per hour and up based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:
  • Must have Valid 1, 3 or DZ license (A-D license in Ontario) 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

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:

  • Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities
  • Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
  • Attractive vacation programs
  • Inclusive Group Life insurance
  • Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Rewarding employee referral program
  • Valuable employee training program(s)
  • Per diem

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non­-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.  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 and grow with Badger.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for operating high-pressure water and vacuum equipment to perform precise excavation and uncover utilities. They must also maintain equipment, document work activities, and ensure safety protocols are followed on construction sites.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 1, 3, or DZ driver's license with airbrake endorsement and have the physical ability to perform manual labor. Prior experience with hydrovac equipment or industrial work is preferred, along with relevant safety certifications.

Skills

  • Hydrovac operation
  • High-pressure water systems
  • Vacuum systems
  • Utility uncovering
  • Manual transmission driving
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Documentation
  • Physical stamina
  • Hazard assessment

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Employer matching contributions
  • Vacation programs
  • Group life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee training program
  • Per diem

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Logistics

Keywords

  • Hydrovac
  • Excavation
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Manual transmission
  • Airbrake endorsement
  • First aid
  • Ground disturbance
  • CSTS
  • Fall protection
  • H2S alive
  • Confined spaces
  • Industrial
  • Safety-focused
  • Non-destructive excavation
  • Oil and gas
  • Energy
  • Transportation

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