Vacuum Truck Operator

Vacuum Truck Operator Aiken, SC

Are you a hands-on operator who takes pride in maintaining precision and safety on the jobsite? Do you enjoy the challenge of technical vacuum operations, working independently, and ensuring underground infrastructure is handled with care? Are you someone who values doing the job right the first time and takes full ownership of your equipment? If you enjoy operating specialized machinery, troubleshooting field conditions, and supporting critical utility operations across multiple jobsites, we'd like to hear from you. We are seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator with experience supporting heavy civil construction, specifically in hydro-excavation, underground utility locating, and debris removal. This role requires someone who can work independently in the field, execute tasks efficiently, and maintain high safety standards across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain high-pressure vacuum and hydro-excavation trucks to support underground utility and civil projects.
• Perform precision digging around sensitive underground utilities using water or air excavation methods.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventative maintenance on the truck and vacuum systems to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical or hydraulic issues with the vacuum unit in the field.
• Ensure safe disposal of collected materials in accordance with local regulations and company policy.
• Maintain accurate logs, including manifests, drive time (ELD), and daily production reports.
• Communicate effectively with field leadership and utility locators to coordinate daily excavation plans.
• Maintain a clean and organized service truck, ensuring all hoses, nozzles, and safety gear are in peak condition.
• Follow all company safety policies, including trenching/shoring and potholing safety standards.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience operating vacuum trucks (hydro-vac or industrial air-vac) within heavy civil or utility construction.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility infrastructure and safe excavation practices.
• Technical aptitude for troubleshooting vacuum pumps, blowers, and high-pressure water systems.
• Must possess a valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred) with Tanker endorsement and a clean driving record.
• Experience working around heavy equipment such as excavators and dozers is a plus.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License with appropriate commercial endorsements.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to federal project requirements).
• Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Subject to background screening.

To be considered for this position, you must first complete our Culture Index personality survey. Please use the link provided below and select "CDL Driver". This assessment will take about 15 minutes of focused time. Please set aside time to complete it start to finish. Please know we use the results of this Index seriously when comparing a candidate to the role and personality traits we've established as necessary to perform this job well. Thank you.

C. A. Murren is a full-service, well established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the Southeast. Our philosophy is to focus on both the human element and the high quality, sustainable construction that makes us who we are. We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C. A. Murren a team and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves in over 40 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry. We have an excellent benefits package which includes, medical, dental, vision, and 401K match! We also have a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals! We are seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator. This position requires travel to jobsites throughout the Southeastern United States. If you are passionate about traveling and heavy equipment maintenance, please apply below. Also, please check out our company.