Hydrovac Operator

Overview

Operate hydrovac equipment/trucks, safely excavate utilities, and support construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• hydrovac operation
• equipment inspection
• truck driving
• safety setup
• documentation
• safety meetings

Tasks

-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 -Performing routine inspections and minor repairs of the hydrovac equipment -Attending safety meetings -Driving our hydrovac trucks (10-15% of total work time) -Operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in a variety of working environments, including confined spaces

Requirements

• manual transmission
• airbrake license
• customer service
• hydrovac operation
• safety tickets
• physical stamina

What You Bring

-Must be willing to travel up to 25% -Preferred experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) without automatic restrictions -Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as driver’s abstract review and drug and alcohol test -Must have Valid 1, 3 or DZ license (A-D license in Ontario) with airbrake endorsement -Customer Service Focused and comfortable with customer interaction -Must be able to lift, push, pull 50+ pounds and have the physical stamina for manual labor in varying weather conditions -Ability to work variable shifts with extended hours -Technology adept -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) -Prior hydrovac equipment operation or related industrial experience preferred

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Benefits

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

About Badger Infrastructure Solutions

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-physical examination -driver’s abstract review -drug and alcohol testing