Septic Vacuum Truck Driver & Technician (CDL Required)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Vacuum Truck Operator (Septic Tank Pumper) — Build a Career, Not Just a JobDo you like people — talking with them, putting them at ease, being the person they're glad showed up at their door? Are you the kind of person who takes pride in doing physical work the right way, and who'd rather be outside solving a real problem than stuck behind a desk?Join the #1 team in the #2 business. At Van Delden Wastewater Systems, our Vacuum Truck Operators are the face of our company out on the road. Every stop is a chance to introduce yourself, take care of someone's property like it's your own, and leave them better off than you found them. It's relationship-driven work — the instincts of a great salesperson, without a quota, or commission hanging over your head. You show up, you do the job right, you treat people well, and you're rewarded for it.We're not the best septic company just because we're the oldest — we're the oldest because we're still the best. Family-owned and operated since 1937, we've been going strong for 89 years, and we're closed nights and weekends so you can actually have a life outside of work. No experience? No diploma? No problem. We'll teach you a valuable, respected trade — and no more over-the-road CDL driving. You're home every night.Why CDL Drivers Build a Career Here$50,000–$72,000 per year, depending on hours worked and incentives earnedWeekly pay with overtime availableIndividual performance incentives — no commission, no pressure to "sell." You're recognized on your own merits across the things that actually matter: how you treat customers, the quality of your work, and the revenue you help generate for the companyHere's what that actually looks like for our drivers today:Entry-level: ~$4,000/monthMid-level (with incentives): ~$5,000/monthOur top performers (with incentives): ~$6,000/monthNew incentives are coming to help you earn even more on top of these numbers. There's no ceiling — the only limit is you.We're Invested in YouPaid training — we'll teach you everything, no experience or diploma requiredAll tools and equipment providedComprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, supplemental & life insurancePaid holidays after 6 monthsPaid vacation (1 week) after 1 year, plus flexible unpaid time off with noticeEmployee referral programJob security — we're an essential business that stayed strong through COVIDFamily Culture, Not Corporate Churn Company happy hours, Christmas parties, lake days, and Ice Cream Fridays all summer long. You're not a number here — you're part of a team that values honesty, hard work, and looking out for each other. Our culture comes down to four things:Detail-Oriented — we focus on quality and precisionResults-Driven — we reward strong performanceStable & Established — 89+ years in businessPeople-Focused — a supportive, fair, team-oriented environmentWe've Been Featured & RecognizedFeatured 3 times in Installer MagazineFeatured 3 times in the San Antonio Business Journal2021 "Best of Boerne" AwardYearly NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite Award"People Love Us on Yelp" AwardGuest appearances on the KTSA "What's It Worth" Show and the Flip This House TV showNAWT Excellence in Service Award recipientWhat You'll Actually DoThink of yourself as part driver, part hands-on tradesperson, part trusted face of the company:Start your day at the shop yard between 4:45 and 7:30 AM, gather your tools, and head to your first scheduled jobArrive at a customer's home, introduce yourself, and get any needed authorizations — first impressions matterLocate and dig up buried septic tank lids with a shovel up to 2 feet deepRun a 30–200 foot vacuum hose and pump out the tank, then inspect key components before covering the lid back upTreat every yard and property with respect throughout the jobComplete service forms, collect payment, and log everything on your work-issued tabletCommunicate clearly with customers and the office, and bring a great attitude — a smile goes a long wayDump the truck at the treatment plant once or twice a day depending on volumeThe Truck You'll Drive: A Kenworth 4,000-gallon tanker truck — manual transmission.You'll get a little dirty. You'll also go home every day knowing you kept families' homes running safely — and that how you treat a customer today is directly tied to how you're rewarded tomorrow.Your ScheduleMonday – Friday. No nights, no weekends. Home daily, year-round work. Start time: 4:45–7:30 AM (depending on whether the truck needs emptying first). End time varies by day's workload — typically between 2 and 6 PM. Overtime available.Is This You?This job is NOT for you if you're looking for an easy, low-paying job to just clock in and out of.But if you...Feel unappreciated at your current jobAre tired of being on-call all the timeWant steady hours with no nights or weekendsWant job security in a business COVID couldn't touch...then apply now. Not sure it's for you? Come give it a try — you won't know unless you take the shot.What you'll need:CDL (Class B or A) for at least 3 years — requiredValid driver's license for at least 7 years — requiredTanker endorsement — required, or must be obtained after hiringExperience driving a manual transmission — required (our vacuum trucks aren't automatic)Septic industry experience — preferred, not required; we'll train youAble to use a shovel and comfortable getting a little dirtyPhysically capable of bending, pulling, and liftingReliable transportation to our Fair Oaks/Boerne area officePunctual, dependable, and flexible with end timesA clean, professional appearance — you're representing us at every homeThis Job Is Perfect ForMilitary veterans looking for a stable, respected careerHardworking people who want to learn a skilled tradeAnyone without a diploma or college degree — we value work ethic over credentialsAnyone looking for a long-term career at a respected, stable companyWhere You'll WorkVan Delden Wastewater Systems 26665 IH 10 West, Boerne, TX 78006 (Fair Oaks/Boerne area — please consider your commute before applying)Learn more about us at vdwws.com.Ready to Build a Career You Can Be Proud Of?Apply now with our quick, mobile-friendly application and join our winning team.Apply Now and Start Your Career with Van Delden Wastewater Systems!Requirements: Job Requirements:Able to use a shovel – Some lids are exposed, but others may require digging up to two feet in rocky soil.Comfortable getting a little dirty – It’s part of the job!Physically capable – Must be able to bend, pull, and lift.CDL (Class B or Class A) REQUIRED – Tanker endorsement is required or must be obtained.Able to drive a manual transmission – Our vacuum trucks are not automatic.Reliable transportation – To and from our office in the Fair Oaks/Boerne area.Punctual and dependable – Show up on time and be flexible with end times (usually 4-6 PM).Professional appearance – Clean and neat.Willing to follow company policies and procedures.Compensation details: 50000-72000 Hourly WagePIe1410b3d92d3-25405-39097443