Jet-Vac Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Preferred Qualifications – Sewer Vactor Operator

• CIPP support experience: bypass pumping, pre-/post-CCTV prep, lateral reinstatement assist.
• NASSCO PACP, MACP, or LACP certification.
• OSHA 10 or 30, Confined Space, Flagger, First Aid/CPR.
• Familiarity with steam-cured and UV-cured CIPP installations.
• GIS or CMMS field-entry experience (Cityworks, ArcGIS Field Maps, or similar).

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.

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