Hydrovac CDL Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Eighty percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables. Other hydrovac/jetter work consists of tank entry, cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, and safety meetings. Heavy lifting at times is required. Working at heights is sometimes required.

80% Field Labor working outside of truck; 20% Driving vacuum truck. Must be able to travel regionally, with the occasion of being away Monday-Friday; off on the weekends. Lodging expenses paid by the company with $40 daily per diem.

MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRUCK.

Essential Functions:

• CDL-A or CDL-B driver's license required with Tanker endorsement and NO RESTRICTIONS
• Properly document all Company, Federal, State, and Customer documentation/paperwork as required by law and or established policy in a clear and legible manner
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate with on-sight customer representative to locate least intrusive and safest place to park company equipment while on job sight
• Able to lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties/tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner
• Able to troubleshoot and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment
• Safety mindedness is essential • Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 60+ pounds and work heavy equipment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be comfortable navigating field tool applications

Requirements

High school diploma preferred or equivalent and OSHA10 safety card certification are required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10 certification, our client will pay for computer-based training with applicant completing online course within 5 days of hiring on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)

Special Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Previous jetter and hydrovac, vacuum truck, underground utility or similar field experience is preferred.
• Must be available to respond to emergency calls.
• Up to date DOT Medical card
• Strong knowledge of emergency processes and procedures.
• Tanker endorsement is required.
• Excellent communication an interpersonal skills.
• Manual transmission (10 & 18 speed) experience is required.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

What is offered.

• Industry-leading benefits, such as health, dental, and vision, life insurance, STD and LTD starting on Day 1.
• 401k with a company match up to 6 % after 3 months of employment.
• Weekly pay with the opportunity for overtime.
• Eight Paid Holidays off along with annual paid vacation time.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.