Assistant Hydrovac Operator
Badger Daylighting Corp.
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Detroit, MI
Contract type: Full time
Are you enthusiastic about safe excavation and skilled in the assistance of operating hydrovac equipment? Join the Badger team as an Assistant 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.
Salary: Union wages and benefits to be discussed directly with the Branch Manager.
RESPONSABILITIES: What You'll Be Doing:
- Assisting in operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in a variety of working environments, including confined spaces
- 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 We're Looking For:
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification (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 operation or related industrial experience (preferred)
- Customer Service Focused and comfortable with customer interaction
- Enthusiasm for being part of a safety-focused collaborative team
- Technology adept
- Personal Protective Equipment provided
- Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as driver’s abstract review and drug
- This position is in a region that is covered under a collective bargaining agreement; the successful applicant may be required to join the union as a condition of employment
ABOUT US: 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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