In this role, you'll operate combination jetting and vacuum equipment to clean catch basins, jet sanitary and storm sewer lines, and support CCTV inspection operations. If you're safety-focused, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of essential municipal and utility infrastructure work, apply now to join our dedicated team. $41.13 per hour and up based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Operating combo jet/vac equipment in a variety of working environments, including confined spaces
- Cleaning catch basins, manholes, lift stations, and storm/sanitary sewer systems
- Performing high-pressure sewer line jetting to remove debris, grease, roots, and blockages
- Supporting CCTV inspection crews by preparing and cleaning pipelines prior to inspection
- Assisting with sewer maintenance, pipeline flushing, and emergency response work
- Driving combo jet trucks and transporting equipment to and from job sites
- Attending daily safety meetings and participating in site hazard assessments
- Performing routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on combo jet equipment
- Preparing work areas by setting up traffic control and safety measures while identifying potential hazards
- Operating equipment safely around underground utilities, roadways, and active construction areas
- Accurately completing Badger, Federal, State, Municipal, and Customer paperwork and inspection reports
- Maintaining professionalism and strong communication with customers, municipalities, contractors, and crew members
What We're Looking For:
- Must have a valid Class A or B CDL
- Experience operating combination jet/vac trucks, sewer cleaning equipment, or related industrial equipment preferred
- CPR/First Aid, Confined Space Entry, 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, including emergency callout work when required
- 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 municipal sewer maintenance, underground utility, hydrovac, or industrial services experience preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
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
- 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:
- Must have a valid Class A or B CDL
- 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
- 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.
