Trench Safety Yard Technician

The Yard Technician supports trench safety operations by inspecting, repairing, preparing, and staging equipment to ensure safe, high-quality readiness for field use. This role executes non‑structural equipment repair, performs general equipment maintenance such as light fabrication, and minor welding repairs as needed to support yard operations and maintains an organized and safe yard environment, and completes accurate work orders and part tracking. Responsibilities also include assisting in equipment staging, cleanliness, return inspections, and customer site service when required. 

The compensation for this position is $20.00 per hour and up based on experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Inspects all outgoing and returning equipment to ensure it meets set specifications and safety standards.
• Cleans, repairs, and paints rental equipment upon return to ensure it is safe and ready for use.
• Completes work orders and service documentation accurately.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment in the shop, yard, and weld areas.
• Travels to customer sites for field repairs or maintenance when required. Provides minor repair support at job sites, including basic welding where appropriate.
• Executes non‑structural repairs or modifications per manufacturer specifications.
• Assists with fabrication projects as needed; escalates complex or structural welding work. 

What You'll Need For Success:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in equipment repair, yard operations, or related field preferred.
• Experience with trench shoring, metals, and materials needed for shoring/slide‑rail repairs.
• Basic welding experience (MIG preferred) is an asset but not required.
• Ability to learn and safely perform minor welding repairs under guidance.

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. 

What You'll Get In Return:

• Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Attractive vacation programs
• Inclusive Group Life insurance
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Rewarding employee referral program
• Valuable employee training program(s)
• Per diem

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.
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