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Hydrovac Operator - Columbus, OH
•10 days ago
Estimated Pay | $49 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Columbus, Ohio |
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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:
What We're Looking For:
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
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.
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.
- 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.
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