Hydro Excavation Vac Operator

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

Build a Career. Build What Matters.

Job Summary:

The Hydro Vac Operator will perform safe, accurate, and timely hydro excavation work under the supervision of the Construction Manager. The Operator will be responsible for operating equipment, executing excavation tasks, quality of their own work, and compliance with all safety requirements and regulations on job sites

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Continually inspect work sites for potential hazards and/or safety concerns, ensuring safe work environments and compliance with state, federal, OSHA, and company safety policies.
• Operate hydro excavation vacuum trucks and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Excavate and remove soil and debris using hydro excavation techniques.
• Pothole existing utilities with precision and care.
• Ensure proper disposal of excavated materials.
• Track materials, aggregates, and project requirements.
• Communicate both orally and written, with local officials, company management and staff, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Report work status and any issues to the Construction and/or Project Manager daily.
• File complete and accurate paperwork daily.
• Ensure work sites have been adequately cleaned up and worksite is restored after work.
• Travel to and from assigned job sites.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)+ Tankers Endorsement
• DOT Medical Card

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Possess and maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications related to utility location and excavation.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with crew, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to drive and operate company vehicles and hydro excavation equipment.
• Ability to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory bodies’ safety standards.
• Ability to utilize proper safety equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with utility locating is highly desired.
• Bilingual Spanish and English speaking preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stand / walk / bend / climb for extended periods
• Work performed - outdoors / in all weather conditions / in confined spaces / at heights / in live traffic zones
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment - background check / drug screen / MVR / physical

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruex’s culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment :

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.