Opérateur(trice) Hydrovac

Badger Infrastructure Solutions
Industry leader in non‑destructive hydrovac excavation, locating, sewer and emergency response services.
Operate hydrovac equipment to safely expose utilities and support construction projects.
20 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Field
Company Size
2,517 Employees
Service Specialisms
Infrastructure Services
Pipeline Construction
Utility Services
Engineering
Design
Consulting
Project Management
Turnkey Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Industrial
Construction
Telecommunications
Transportation
Water
Sewer
Gas
Role
What you would be doing
hydrovac ops
truck driving
equipment inspection
safety setup
document reporting
customer service
  • Documenter et déclarer tous les documents Badger, fédéraux, provinciaux et clients de manière précise et efficace
  • Driving our hydrovac trucks (10-15% of total work time)
  • Assister à des réunions sur la sécurité
  • Operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in a variety of working environments, including confined spaces
  • Orienté vers le service à la clientèle et à l'aise dans l'interaction avec les clients
  • Documenting and reporting all Badger, Federal, provincial, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently
  • Préparer les zones de travail en mettant en place des mesures de sécurité et en faisant face aux dangers potentiels
  • 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
What you bring
class 1
manual transmission
hydrovac
ppe
safety training
customer service
  • Les candidats doivent subir un examen physique et réussir des examens pré-emploi tels que le test de conduite sommaire et le test de dépistage de drogues et d'alcool
  • Ce poste est situé dans une région visée par une convention collective ; La personne retenue peut être tenue d'adhérer au syndicat comme condition d'emploi
  • Technology adept
  • Permis de conduire de classe 1 ou 3 avec Mentions F ou M de préférence
  • Expérience préférée de conduite d'une transmission manuelle (vitesse 10-18) sans restriction automatiques
  • Capacité de travailler des quarts de travail variables avec des heures prolongées
  • Conduire nos camions hydrovac (10-15% du temps de travail total)
  • Capables d'utiliser correctement les équipements de protection individuelle fournis
  • Expérience antérieure de l'équipement d'hydrovac ou expérience industrielle connexe de préférence
  • A l'aise avec la technologie
  • Effectuer des inspections de routine et des réparations mineures de l'équipement d'hydrovac
  • Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as driver’s abstract review and drug and alcohol test
  • Preferred experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) without automatic restrictions
  • Ability to correctly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Doit être capable de soulever, pousser, tirer plus de 50 livres et avoir l'endurance physique pour le travail manuel dans des conditions météorologiques variables
  • Prior hydrovac equipment operation or related industrial experience preferred
  • Valid driving license class 1 or 3 with F or M endorsement preferred
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%
  • Workplace safety training, including but not limited to, ASP, SIMDUT, First Aid, Ground Disturbance, H2S, Confined Spaces, Fall Safety Protection.
  • Customer Service Focused and comfortable with customer interaction
  • Doit être prêt à voyager jusqu'à 25%
  • Ability to work variable shifts with extended hours
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull 50+ pounds and have the physical stamina for manual labor in varying weather conditions
Benefits
  • L'exploitation de l'équipement d'hydrovac et l'exécution des tâches d'hydrovac dans une variété d'environnements de travail, y compris les espaces confinés
  • Formations sur la sécurité au travail, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, ASP, SIMDUT, premiers soins, perturbations du sol, H2S, espaces confinés, protection contre les chutes.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • physical exam, driver’s abstract review, and drug/alcohol testing are required pre‑employment.
Company
Overview
Since 1992
Year Established
The company was founded and has been pioneering hydrovac technology ever since.
140+ Locations
Geographic Reach
Operates across North America with a widespread network of service locations.
1,525+ Units
Fleet Size
Maintains a large fleet of specialized hydrovac excavation units for efficient operations.
Since 2020
GPS Mapping Addition
Integrated GPS mapping services to enhance damage prevention in excavation projects.
  • Serves diverse sectors—from energy, construction, and transportation to utilities, industrial plants, and mining.
  • Typical projects include precise daylighting, underground utility locating, sewer inspections, and emergency infrastructure support.
  • Vertically integrated, it manufactures its own specialized hydrovac units and expands its fleet annually to capture growth.
  • A public company (TSX: BDGI), it posts strong financials—consistent revenue growth, rising EBITDA margins, disciplined capital deployment.
Culture + Values
30 Years
Safety Culture Established
A culture of safety that has been meticulously built and refined over three decades, reflecting dedication and commitment to setting and achieving reasonable targets.
  • Committed to the highest standards of safety and integrity for employees, customers, and communities.
  • Robust safety strategy combined with reliable equipment and dedicated team members.
Environment + Sustainability
June 2025
ESG Report Published
The ESG report for the 2023/2024 period was released.
  • Six ESG focus areas: Water Stewardship; Customer Materials Management; Scope 1 and 2 Emissions; Safety and Integrity; DEI; Governance and Risk Management.
  • Core ESG strategy includes promoting environmental stewardship.
  • Targets include reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions (net-zero target not specified explicitly in public materials).
Inclusion & Diversity
  • DEI is one of six clear ESG focus areas
  • Report highlights commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within corporate strategy
  • No publicly disclosed gender or racial representation statistics available in recent ESG report or website
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