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Jet-Vac Operator

$28 - $35 per hour

JARBO

Sewer Jet-Vac Truck Operator

Operate a sewer jet-vac combination truck on water and sewer collection projects across the Pittsburgh, PA metro. The Sewer Jet-Vac Truck Operator handles high-pressure cleaning, debris recovery, and bypass support for CIPP rehab and routine municipal maintenance. 95% of work is local, with a base hourly rate of $28-$35.

What We Offer

  • Pay range: $28-$35/hr based on experience and endorsements held.
  • Full-time schedule with overtime as needed; 95% local routes minimal overnight travel.
  • PPE provided, paid training, and a documented advancement path to Crew Lead.
  • Standard benefits package: medical, dental, vision; PTO; retirement.
  • Steady year-round CIPP and municipal work in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Key Responsibilities Sewer Jet-Vac Truck Operator

  • Operate a jet-vac combination truck for high-pressure sewer cleaning, debris vacuum recovery, and disposal logging. Pre-trip and post-trip the truck daily.
  • Support CIPP lateral and mainline rehab: line cleaning, bypass pumping setup, flow control, and pre-/post-CCTV access prep.
  • Complete utility locates, traffic control, confined-space entries, and atmospheric monitoring per OSHA and site plans.
  • Service truck and pumps: grease/oil, replace high-pressure hoses and fittings, monitor water/vacuum system health, escalate repairs.
  • Document field work on tablet/laptop: footage cleaned, defects flagged, dispose tickets, and QA records.

Qualifications Sewer Jet-Vac Truck Operator

  • Class B CDL with Tanker AND Air Brakes endorsements (required); clean MVR.
  • 1+ year operating a jet, jet-vac, or vac truck on municipal sewer or stormwater work.
  • Ability to lift 60+ lbs, kneel, crawl, work in confined spaces, and work in all weather.
  • Comfortable with tablets and basic MS Office for field documentation.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements Sewer Jet-Vac Truck Operator

  • Lift up to 60+ lbs repeatedly; push, pull, and drag hose and fittings.
  • Kneel, crawl, climb, and work in confined spaces (manholes, vaults).
  • Outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and snow; full PPE required.
  • Long or irregular hours; on-call rotation possible during emergency callouts.
  • Wear respirator and hearing protection as job conditions require.
JARBO
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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