Title: College Station Hydrovac Operator
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
$25- $32/hour based on experience.
Join the dedicated Badger Team - the LEADER in the hydro-excavation industry. Full-time Operator positions available immediately, with career advancement opportunities, competitive pay, overtime, weekly pay, bonus incentives, PTO, and health care benefits.
In this position you will operate our custom and purpose built commercial Hydrovac trucks to drive to assigned job site to excavate, load, dig, break rocks or debris, dirt, or other materials to locate underground utilities, potholing, trenching, etc. The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for the completion of projects in a safe and timely manner.
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Key Accountabilities
- Full availability and understanding to work variable hours averaging between 30-80 hours weekly depending on slow and peak seasons. Weekends and extended hours as needed.
- Required travel up to 25% based on job assignment need.
- Attend safety meetings and ensures all tasks are always completed in a safe and professional manner.
- Safely operate the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck and perform other duties such as clean-up, mobilization, and general maintenance of the equipment to ensure the unit operates at max capacity.
- Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time throughout the year.
- Responsible for the successful completion of hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, trenching, and digging, using a high-pressure wand to loosen the soil and a vacuum system to remove the debris or build-up.
- Communicate effectively, professionally and demonstrate a strong customer service focus in all interactions.
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment.
- Use Badger provided technology (iPad) for field ticketing, time, and attendance.
- Properly document all Badger, Federal, State, and Customer paperwork as required by law and/or established policy in a clear and legible manner.
- Must be able to meet the following physical demands:
Experience, Qualifications & Education
- Previous hydrovac, trucking, vacuum truck or other related industrial experience preferred.
- Must have a minimum CDL A or B license, with an acceptable driving record.
- Tanker endorsement required.
- OSHA10 safety certification required. (If applicant does not hold this certification, Badger will pay for computer-based training with applicant completing on-line course within 5 days of hiring. Certification is the property of the applicant.)
- Safety certifications preferred (e.g., First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Confined Space).
- Experience in a labor-intensive position.
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and in a team and safety focused environment.
- Skills in operating heavy equipment and machines proficiently and safely.
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Candidates will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes criminal background check, MVR history, drug and alcohol test, physical (DOT & Non- DOT), and a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE).
Badger Daylighting, and its parent company Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. (TSX:BDGI), is North America's largest provider of non-destructive excavating services. We work for contractors and facility owners in a broad range of infrastructure industries, including energy generation, electricity and natural gas transmission networks, roads and highways, telecommunications, water and sewage treatment and general municipal infrastructure.
Our key technology is the Badger HydrovacTM, which is used primarily for safe excavation around critical infrastructure and in congested underground conditions. The Badger Hydrovac uses a pressurized water stream to liquefy the soil cover, which is then removed with a powerful vacuum system and deposited into a storage tank. Badger manufactures and designs our truck-mounted hydrovac units, giving us the opportunity to incorporate feedback from our hydrovac operators into existing and future design and manufacturing processes.
Badger Daylighting offers competitive salary, an incredible work environment, training and career advancement opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Disability, Life, Employer Matching Retirement Savings Program and Vacation / Paid Time Off.
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Previous hydrovac, trucking, vacuum truck or other related industrial experience preferred.
Must have a minimum CDL A or B license; with an acceptable driving record. Tanker endorsement required.
OSHA10 safety certification is required. (If applicant does not hold this certification, Badger will pay for computer-based training with applicant completing on-line course within 5 days of hiring. Certification is the property of the applicant.)
Safety certifications preferred (eg. First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Confined Space).
Experience in a labour-intensive position and working outside in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to work independently in a team and safety focused environment.
Mechanical inclination is an asset.
Will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes; criminal background check, MVR history, DOT drug screen and Badger Fit for Duty physical exams to ensure you meet the medical, physical and safety requirements of the position.
*Physical Demands Requirements *
Must be able to hear and distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty.
Must be able to repetitively sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach and crawl.
Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time.
Confined Space Entry may be required to accomplish tasks for some clients when applicable.
Must be cleared to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Must be able to climb ladders, and work from stationary platforms from elevated heights.
Must be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Badger Daylighting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Internal applicants are reminded to discuss their intention to apply with their supervisor before applying.
Job: *Operators
Organization: *Badger Daylighting Corp
Title: College Station Hydrovac Operator
Location: TX-College Station
Requisition ID: 220036
Badger Daylighting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
