hydrovac operator

outside sales representative

operations supervisor

branch manager

locator

Badger Daylighting Inc.

REPOST FROM MOST RECENT REVIEW BECAUSE IT IS VERY TRUE. A PERSON IS IN CHARGE WHO SHOULDNT BE. HIRING ALL HER FRIENDS JUST TO FIRE PEOPLE WHO HAVEBEEN THERE FOR YEARS. PEOPLE ARE RUDE AND PAY TOO MUCH ATTENTION TO THE WRONG STUFF. DO YOUR JOB AND WORRY ABOUT YOURSELF. ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE GETTING FIRED FOR NO REASON. A LOT IF PEOPLEARE ALSO QUITTING TO WHERE THIS PLACE IS NOW BEING RAN BY TEMPS. 
******* REPOST MOST RECENT AND MOST ACCURATE *****
Lack of professional, knowledgeable, or ethical leadership. Management has no clue on how to manage a team. And team members are promoted to roles with no proven experience and the employees suffer from it. I would not recommend this company to anyone. It is said that vision statements and values are only written for the purpose of advertisement. No ethical leadership, integrity is non-existent. 

Companies believe that just because they have people in their building performing a service that is all they need to be successful. It is unfortunate that leadership does not see that people in seats do not equal success, money in the bank does not equal success. Wake up today or suffer for it tomorrow.

Pay attention to your employees, including the horrible management team you have on staff and make the necessary changes. Before you hire leadership check their credentials. People lie just to get a title and the lack of leadership skills effects the team. Very sad.

A typical day consists of getting the wrong dispatch followed by getting thrown into whatever they can find until about 7 pm. Work is poorly planned and customer/operator satisfaction remains at a constant low yet they are ok with that because your essentially a overpaid wageslave. When entire teams come together to speak out its met with just shutup and take it with a dash of dinner. A requirement for this job should be divorced because you have no work life balance. And btw they are 24/7 oncall yet 90% of the time this is just to justify forcing you into weekend work as they have no problem telling the power companies or customers who have a emergency after 5pm to get wrecked due to operator hours or operators needed for regular work. Truck maintenance is poor often asking drivers to drive vehicles with faults or issues. They tell you if its not safe dont drive it !but! They will then remind you that if you down the unit you will not be working even if a spare is available. Sadly badger corp may not even be aware of this yet if this is the case its severe negligence at best. Pretty much if you need money come here in spring and try to be gone by Thanksgiving work tends to die hard in winter like 15-30 hrs bad 

Working at Badger Daylighting Inc. is a great opportunity because the company is known as a leader in the hydrovac excavation industry and places a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and quality work. Badger has built a reputation across North America for using advanced hydro-excavation technology that allows crews to work efficiently while protecting underground utilities and infrastructure. This commitment to precision and safety makes it an excellent environment for workers who take pride in doing the job the right way.

Another reason Badger is a great company to work for is the strong emphasis on training and career development. Employees are given the tools, certifications, and hands-on experience needed to grow in the construction and utility industries. The company values teamwork and communication on job sites, creating a culture where workers support each other and work together to complete projects safely and effectively.

Badger also offers competitive pay, steady work, and opportunities to travel and gain experience on a variety of job sites. For many employees, this creates long-term career stability in a growing industry. Overall, working at Badger Daylighting Inc. provides valuable skills, a strong safety culture, and the chance to be part of a respected company that plays an important role in modern infrastructure and construction. 💪🚧

Off top great company to work for. If youre self motivated a go getter, who takes initiative then this is the place for you. They have training facilities to give new hires a jump start to move forward and fit right into this industry. Plenty of hours/OT when the gettin is  good. Culture is good for the most, like a second family (full of rival siblings) you bring good energy, you'll get it back. If you don't see good energy or feel it stay away from it. Misery loves company so avoid it and you'll be just fine.
It's labor intensive, working in adverse weather conditions and extreme elements.  Job not intended for those looking to stay clean but you can try. 
Travel is required, while you may have local work that isn't always the case here. Out of town work is very common. With per-diem and hotels paid for by company.
Pay is based off a grade scale and what you make is based on your performance level. 
There are slow months usually end of November thru February depending on your state. Around this time its battle of the fittest sort of speak. While seasoned operators take advantage of time off with loved ones enjoying holidays or just being home, others will lose their minds and leave. You have to learn to stretch it sometimes. To some it's a blessing to others a curse.
Manage your money people, be safe out there!

● Work-life balance
Hours bounce like a rubber ball. It all depends if your area manager has a brain.

● Pay & benefits
Pay is a joke.  They don't value those with experience. They will hire rookies at a high pay rate but if you have yrs above those individuals you get the bottom pay. Makes no sense.

● Job security and advancement
Not sure if it's a corporate issue or area managers,  but your told one thing it never happens.

● Management
Not sure what the hiring criteria is but they hire some real winners.  No brains,  no clue how to chase the jobs,  no clue about the equipment.

● Culture
Again you work with some real dim wits most days.

● Overall
Hours are all over the place, again depends on your area manager.  You are not rewarded for hard work ethic.  Expect to do your job and everyone else's. Don't expect to move up or a pay raise just because you do the work of 3 or more people.  Depending on location and management expect to fix and repair your truck daily.  Or sitting at repair shops waiting,  this can be days or weeks depending on repair shop.  Then you get it back don't expect it to be right or to last.  This use to be a great company,  not sure what happened over the years but it gets worse every year. It's all about the high end workers,  if your at the bottom god help you.

I have never been associated with a company who lies to both there management and employees. They tell you how they will support you and help you make your area profitable. But they way that they have it structured is the only one making money is Badger. PERIOD. 
I have seen my regional manager maybe twice in 3 months. The trucks that they lease to us are 8 to 10 years old and if you are lucky enough maybe half of they might or might not run. Then all they do is yell and scream that it is the operators fault. Never a fault of Badger.
They claim to be an American company with an office just outside Indianapolis, IN. But they are run and controlled from Canada. The trucks are built there and brought in in WY. Were there are tax loops for Badger.
Also there turn over rate is close to 70% a year. 
The big thing is that everything that you purchase comes away from any profit that you thought you would see. Nothing from Badger is free!!!!!
If you see an ad for a job from Badger run away and run away fast. 
It will be the worse mistake of your life. I know it was for me.

Joining Badger has been a transformative experience. From day one, the reality matched the expectations during my interview and onboarding process. The leadership at Badger is not just transparent; they're invigorating, fostering an environment where feedback is not only welcomed but also acted upon. It's refreshing to see leaders who truly walk the talk.

Employee engagement isn't just a buzzword here - it's a palpable part of the company culture. Initiatives designed to keep us engaged genuinely reflect our interests and feedback, making work feel less like an obligation and more like a community endeavor.

The benefit package at Badger is a testament to the company's commitment to its employees. From health to 401k match, the offerings have been consistently improving, showing that employee well-being is a priority.

Transitioning to #TeamBadger was, without a doubt, one of the  best career decisions I've made. I'm not just happy to be here; I'm proud to be part of a company that truly values its people and their growth. 

Work-life balance
Work-life balance at Badger Daylighting Inc. is nonexistent. Especially if you have children, they could careless but tell you they are family oriented. Mind you they fired so many people during the pandemic while they picked their favorites to work from home and picked people who could work from home to come into the office.

Pay & benefits
The pay is decent yes, but the stress of working is NOT. Benefit cost went up and don’t cover much.

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at Badger Daylighting Inc. there is none. A lot of people were getting fired whom worked there for years. Badger moved someone here all the way from Canada and because she was doing her job THE RIGHT way, they fired her... (during the pandemic) Badger doesn’t like change. They hired someone to replace her whom the upper management let fire an entire team to replace them with her old employees.

Management
In general, managers at Badger Daylighting Inc. sucks. No communication at all and every man for them self and a whole lot of favoritism for sure

Disappointing Experience at Badger Daylighting

I recently had the opportunity to work at Badger Daylighting, but unfortunately, my experience was marred by favoritism and a lack of regard for employee well-being. The company's focus seems to be solely on customer satisfaction and profit, with little consideration for the people who make it all happen.

One of the most frustrating aspects was the blatant favoritism shown to certain employees. It was clear that some individuals received preferential treatment, while others were left to struggle.

Furthermore, the company's approach to workload distribution was baffling. Despite being closer to job sites, I often found myself with little to no work, while others were overwhelmed. This seemed like a deliberate attempt to "starve" me out, forcing me to quit.

I would caution anyone considering working at Badger Daylighting to think twice. While the company may prioritize customer satisfaction, it comes at the expense of its employees' livelihoods.

*Rating:*  [1/5 stars]

You get paid ridiculous amounts of money considering the type of work you're doing. When there is work, you have the potential of working 80 hrs a week, even though the limit for cdl drivers is 70, but don't worry, they'll tell you to cheat on your log books. When work slows down, you better hope you saved some money because you'll be lucky to get 16 hrs sometimes. But don't try to file for temporary unemployment because they will fight you on it tooth and nail. 
If you go out of town, don't expect to be able to come home until the job is done, even when there are guys sitting at home because they will not rotate out. I was gone for 3 months straight with no opportunity to come home.
If you get sent out to do clean oil rig pits, be prepared to go without sleep or a relief crew for over 24 hours.
This job is awesome for single folks or people who don't like being at home very often, and for people who don't mind doing the same thing virtually every day, just on different locations.

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