Hydrovac Operator - Saskatoon, Sk

Description

Badger Daylighting, and its parent company Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. (TSX:BDGI), is North America’s largest provider of non-destructive excavating services and a leader in the hydro-excavation industry! 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. We are always seeking dedicated and talented people to join our team! Visit www.careers.badgerinc.com for details.

We are seeking experienced Hydrovac Operators to operate our custom and purpose built commercial Hydrovac trucks!

Salary: $26.00 and up per hour, based on experience with opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!

• 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.
• Use Badger provided technology (iPad) for field ticketing, time, and attendance.
• Communicate effectively, professionally and demonstrate a strong customer service focus in all interactions.
• Attend safety meetings and ensures all tasks are always completed in a safe and professional manner.
• Properly document all Badger, Federal, Provincial, and Customer paperwork as required by law and/or established policy in a clear and legible manner.
• 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.
• Required travel up to 25% based on job assignment need.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Full availability and understanding to work variable hours averaging between 30-70 hours weekly depending on slow and peak seasons. Weekends and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Safety certifications preferred (e.g. First Aid/CPR, C.S.T.S, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Confined Space, OSSA and Ground Disturbance).
• Mechanical inclination is an asset.
• Must have a minimum Class 1, 3 or DZ license (A-D license in Ontario) with airbrake endorsement, and an acceptable driving record.
• Experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) preferred.
• Capable of working variable shifts with extended hours.
• Experience in a labour-intensive position and working outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Previous hydrovac, trucking, vacuum truck or other related industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a team and safety focused environment.

Candidates will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes driver’s abstract review and drug and alcohol test.

Why Apply at Badger?

• RRSP employer match.
• Employees can receive up to a $4000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company (location dependent).
• Health care benefits.
• Safety is a top priority at Badger. All operators receive extensive computer based and on the job training during the first 3 months of employment.
• Competitive weekly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Generous paid vacation time.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Badger Daylighting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.