Hydrovac Operator - Cincinnati, OH

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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: Union wages and benefits to be discussed directly with the Branch Manager

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, State, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

What We re Looking For:

• Valid Class A or B CDL is required with Tanker endorsement; or willingness to obtain it.
• 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.

• 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 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. We re committed to not just doing the work - but doing good along the way!

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 the Badger team. Learn More about Badger Careers at

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