Vacuum Truck Operator

Vacuum Truck Operator

Basic functions: Primary: To provide manpower efforts to achieve project completion as successful. Secondary: To assist the project manager in project success. Reporting: The operator reports directly to the project manager. The following positions report directly to the operator: Helpers. However, staff may be assigned to you to assist you from time to time. Authorities: The following are granted to the operator to exercise the responsibilities and perform the duties of this position, within the guidelines provided by the company's employee and operations manual.

Principal duties:

• Perform daily routine maintenance on vehicles prior to starting work.
• Make sure that all equipment is operating safely; if not, fill out necessary paperwork and submit it to the project manager immediately.
• Keep all equipment clean, including outside and inside.
• Guide and teach helpers to work in a responsible and safe manner. Demonstrate proper use of equipment.
• Fuel up all equipment in the afternoon.
• Dump all water and debris before mobilizing trucks to another project site.
• Maintain a project log - documenting all pertinent information, including: date, equipment used, employees on crew, production numbers, hours worked, problems, general information, etc.
• Be organized and have a clear understanding from project management as to where you are to work and what your responsibilities are. This includes both physical labor and paperwork functions.
• Begin work on time every day work is scheduled for you.
• Dress properly for work: proper safety equipment.
• Make sure all equipment and paperwork is in place before you mobilize to the job site.
• Report all subordinates that are not following standard procedures to the project manager.
• Use correct tools for appropriate applications.
• Complete all paperwork - every field applicable.
• Parts or tools must not/cannot be taken from other trucks without permission from project manager.
• Prior to mobilizing, when receiving equipment from other sites, check out the equipment thoroughly.
• Inform the project manager of any problems that arise.
• Perform work in an efficient and productive manner.
• Perform work, keeping safety and quality as a prime consideration.
• Keep safety as a prime consideration when working and when handling equipment.

Responsibilities:

The following are upheld by this position. Adhering to the codes of the company's employee manual. Maintaining a constructive environment at work. Adhering to written standard operating procedures for all aspects of this position. Adhering to departmental operating guidelines. Providing insightful and enthusiastic teamwork that generally creates positive attitudes and builds supportive morale. Maintaining open communications and a harmonious working relationship with all personnel, but in particular with those involved in a reporting relationship. This includes attending weekly safety meetings, as well as helping resolve project conflicts. Participating in seminars to train all departmental personnel when needed. This includes learning product knowledge and procedural proficiencies. Conducting all operations within established budgets. Using and submitting all forms and reports in a complete, accurate, and timely basis. This includes respecting and maintaining proper filing systems. Ensuring your work areas and equipment are clean and presentable to customers and other visitors. Maintaining a reasonable work environment and providing adequate safeguards for your work-related health and safety. This includes complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Maintaining all external relationships consistent with the objectives, operating philosophy, and desired image of the company, re: customer relations, public relations, vendor relations, community relations. Maintaining confidentiality on all corporate subjects so classified.

Performance requirements:

The following are required of this position. To meet or beat all budgets, time schedules, and performance evaluation goals at least 95% of the time, without sacrificing quality or safety.