Hydrovac Operator
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.
$41.00 per hour and up based on experience. Union benefits to be discussed directly with the Branch Manager.
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, State, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:- Must have a valid Class A or B CDL
- CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification (preferred)
- 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
- Customer service focused and comfortable with customer interaction
- Enthusiasm for being part of a safety-focused collaborative team
- Technology adept
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
- Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as a 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