Foreman

Job Title: Vacuum Truck Foreman Supervisor Job Description

The Vacuum Truck Foreman Supervisor leads field crews performing vacuum excavation, hydrovac operations, industrial cleaning, utility daylighting, tank cleaning, and related industrial services. This role oversees daily field operations, ensures strict adherence to safety requirements, coordinates jobsite activities, manages equipment and personnel, and serves as the primary customer contact on projects across the East Coast. The position involves extensive regional travel and frequent overnight stays, requiring a hands-on leader who can effectively guide crews, maintain equipment readiness, and deliver high-quality service in demanding field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews performing vacuum excavation, hydrovac operations, industrial cleaning, utility daylighting, tank cleaning, and related industrial services.

• Oversee daily jobsite operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary customer contact on assigned projects, maintaining clear communication, addressing concerns, and representing the company professionally on site.

• Coordinate jobsite activities, including project scheduling, crew assignments, and task prioritization to meet project deadlines and performance goals.

• Manage vacuum trucks, hydrovac units, and related heavy equipment, ensuring proper operation, inspection, and readiness for field work.

• Provide strong jobsite safety leadership, promoting OSHA standards, confined space safety, excavation safety, and overall safe work practices for all crew members.

• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company policies related to transportation, equipment operation, and driver requirements.

• Review and interpret site plans and utility locate information to plan safe and effective excavation and daylighting activities around underground utilities.

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and basic equipment inspections to identify issues and support timely maintenance or repair.

• Monitor work quality and productivity, providing coaching and direction to crew members to improve performance and maintain high service standards.

• Support project documentation and reporting as required, including jobsite notes, safety documentation, and communication with operations leadership.

• Travel extensively throughout the East Coast and manage crews during frequent overnight stays, maintaining consistent leadership presence in the field.

• Foster a positive team environment, demonstrating strong leadership and conflict resolution skills to maintain effective and safe crew operations.

• Adapt to fast-paced operational demands, responding to changing jobsite conditions, schedules, and customer needs while maintaining safety and quality.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience with vacuum trucks, hydrovac operations, industrial cleaning, or utility construction.

• At least 2+ years of experience supervising field crews in construction, utility, or industrial service environments.

• Hands-on experience with construction and vacuum truck / hydrovac operations.

• Strong knowledge of industrial cleaning, hydro excavation, and vacuum excavation practices.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with Class A or B preferred.

• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and compliance requirements.

• Jobsite safety leadership experience, including familiarity with OSHA standards, confined space safety, and excavation safety.

• Ability to read and interpret site plans and utility locate information for safe work around underground utilities.

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience performing equipment inspections on vacuum trucks and related heavy equipment.

• Proven crew leadership and field supervision abilities, including scheduling and coordinating crews and projects.

• Customer-facing communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients on job sites.

• Ability to travel extensively throughout the East Coast and stay overnight frequently as required by project schedules.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills in a field-based, fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B with tanker endorsement preferred.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

• NCCCO or other relevant equipment certifications preferred.

• Experience working around underground utilities in construction or industrial settings.

• Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, pipeline, rail, energy, or industrial projects.

• Experience with hydro excavation and air excavation technologies.

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and related compliance requirements.

• Experience with project scheduling and crew coordination in field operations.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing leader in vacuum excavation and industrial services that offers modern equipment, a strong safety culture, and exposure to high-profile infrastructure, utility, energy, and industrial projects across the East Coast. Team members gain extensive travel opportunities, develop leadership and field management skills, and have clear pathways to advance into operations management roles. The organization emphasizes professional growth, hands-on learning, and the chance to play a key role in a rapidly expanding operation that supports critical utility and industrial customers throughout the eastern United States.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in outdoor, field-focused environments on construction, utility, industrial, energy, and infrastructure project sites. Work involves extensive travel throughout the East Coast, with frequent overnight stays to support multi-day projects. The position requires working in varying and sometimes harsh weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, while maintaining safe and productive operations. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, with close interaction with crews, heavy equipment, and vacuum trucks on active job sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chester, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chester,Virginia.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.