Posted 2 hours ago
Hydrovac Operator
@ Badger
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Badger Infrastructure Solutions is hiring a full-time Hydrovac Operator to run high-pressure water and vacuum excavation equipment for utility locating and construction projects. The work involves driving hydrovac trucks, safety meetings, equipment checks and paperwork, with variable shifts, extended hours and up to 25% travel. Pay is $31.90 to $41.75 per hour, based on experience.
Pay:
$31.90–$41.75 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate hydrovac equipment in varied settings, including confined spaces
- Drive hydrovac trucks (10-15% of work time)
- Attend safety meetings
- Perform routine inspections and minor equipment repairs
- Document Badger, federal, state and customer paperwork
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 1 or 3 licence
- Ability to lift, push and pull 50+ pounds
- Willing to travel up to 25%
- Variable shifts with extended hours
- At least 21 years of age
- CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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 | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle, Construction site |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 1, Class 3, CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection, OSHA 10 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record, drug and alcohol |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Badger
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
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.
$31.90 - $41.75 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 repairing 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 We're Looking For:
- Must have a valid Class 1 or 3.
- CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification (preferred)
- 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
What You'll Need For Success:
- Customer service focused and comfortable with customer interaction.
- Enthusiasm for being part of a safety-focused collaborative team.
- Technology adept.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
- Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as a driver's abstract review and drug and alcohol test
If you feel you don't have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.
Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.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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