CDL Operator - Construction and Hydro Excavation

Now Hiring CDL Operators - Hydro Excavation Experience is a Plus! Phoenix, AZ & Surrounding Areas


Starting Pay: $32+/hr (pay is competitive and based on experience) Full-time • Year-round work • Safety-first company


AIMS Companies is growing and looking for skilled CDL Operators to join our Hydro Excavation & Industrial Services team. If you have experience operating hydro-vac trucks, vacuum equipment, or construction machinery - we want to talk to you.


We welcome applicants from Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Maricopa, Surprise, and other nearby cities .


Why AIMS Companies

• Over 600 employees and 600+ pieces of equipment nationwide
• 18 facilities serving 4,000+ customers
• Strong reputation for safety, training, and operational excellence
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development

What You'll Do

• Operate hydro excavation trucks for potholing, trenching, tunneling, daylighting, and utility locating
• Manage high-pressure water systems (up to 3000 PSI)
• Perform vacuum excavation and cleaning tasks safely and efficiently
• Complete service tickets, paperwork, and digital records
• Follow all OSHA, DOT, and company safety procedures
• Work as part of a 2-person crew with strong communication
• Travel to job sites during the week; occasional overnight stays depending on project needs

Minimum Requirements

• Class A or B CDL with Tanker Endorsement
• Ability to operate required equipment
• 21+ years old
• Able to communicate in English (verbal & written)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen & background check
• CPR & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hydro-excavation or vacuum truck experience
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Work Environment

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Exposure to heat, cold, rain, chemicals, and job-site hazards
• Must be able to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, etc.)
• Physical activity including standing, bending, climbing, and lifting
• Occasional overnight travel depending on project location

Benefits:


Benefits are available to full-time employees (30 or more hours per week).

• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance after 90 days.
• 7 paid Holidays.
• 40 hours vacation pay after 1 year; 80 hours after 2 years.
• Sick pay according to state laws
• 401(k) eligible with up to 50% company match on the first 6% after 1 year.

* Per Diem is available to all employees regardless of employment classification (full-time, part-time, or temporary employees).