Overview
Hydrovac Operator BC Jobs in Kelowna – British Columbia at Badger Daylighting LP
Title: Hydrovac Operator BC
Company: Badger Daylighting LP
Location: Kelowna – British Columbia
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor, Construction
Description
About the Job:
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.
Salary: $26.20 – $36.68 per hour based on experience with many
opportunities for career advancement
! (Union wages and benefits vary based on union local and
collective bargaining
agreements)
What You’ll Be Doing:
In this role you will perform functions including:
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, provincial, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
Valid 1, 3 or DZ license (A-D license in Ontario) with airbrake endorsement.
CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification preferred.
Preferred experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) without automatic restrictions.
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.
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 provided.
Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as driver’s abstract review and drug and alcohol test. 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.
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.
About Badger:
Badger is the largest provider of non-destructive excavating and related services in North America. For over 30 years, we have been innovating
cutting-edge technology
– like the Badger Hydrovac™ – and serving a
diverse
customer base across a broad range of infrastructure industry segments including energy, industrial, construction, telecommunications, transportation and more. We are efficient , safe , and reliable , and we work hard to enable our customers – across a wide range of industries – as they build and maintain the critical infrastructure needs of our communities.
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