Hydrovac Operator
- Edmonton, 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
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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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!
RESPONSIBILITES
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, State, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently
QUALIFICATIONS
What You'll Need For Success:
- Must have a valid Class 1 or 3 license
- CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection, Ground disturbance, confined spaces, CSO, H2S an asset.
- Experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) without automatic restrictions (preferred)
- 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 operations or related industrial experience preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
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.
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Responsibilities
The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for operating high-pressure water and vacuum equipment to perform precise excavation and uncover utilities. They must also conduct routine equipment maintenance and ensure all safety and regulatory documentation is accurately completed.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license and have experience operating manual transmissions. Physical stamina to perform manual labor and the ability to work variable shifts with travel requirements are essential.
Skills
- Hydrovac operation
- High-pressure water systems
- Vacuum systems
- Utility uncovering
- Manual transmission operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Ground disturbance
- Confined space entry
- Documentation
- Physical stamina
- Fall protection
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Pay increases
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Energy
- Transportation
Keywords
- Hydrovac
- Excavation
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Manual transmission
- Safety
- Confined spaces
- Ground disturbance
- H2S
- CSO
- First Aid
- CPR
- Fall protection
- Industrial experience
- Oil and gas
- Energy
- Transportation
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy equipment