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Hydrovac Operator
@ Badger
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Badger is hiring a full-time Hydrovac Operator to run high-pressure water and vacuum excavation equipment, including in confined spaces, and to drive hydrovac trucks. The role involves variable shifts with extended hours and up to 25% travel, and pays $30.00 per hour and up based on experience.
Pay:
$30 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate hydrovac equipment in varied environments, including confined spaces
- Drive hydrovac trucks (10-15% of work time)
- Perform routine inspections and minor repairs
- Set up safety measures and address hazards
- Document Badger, federal, state and customer paperwork
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 1 or 3 licence
- CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection, confined spaces, H2S (asset)
- Manual transmission driving experience (preferred)
- Lift, push and pull 50+ pounds
- Prior hydrovac or industrial experience (preferred)
- At least 21 years of age
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Construction site |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection, Ground disturbance, Confined spaces, CSO, H2S |
| Driver’s licence | required |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Badger
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
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.
$30.00 per hour and up based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!
RESPONSIBILITES
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 You'll Need For Success:
- Must have a valid Class 1 or 3 license
- CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection, Ground disturbance, confined spaces, CSO, H2S an asset.
- 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
We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.
There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.
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