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As a Vacuum Truck Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of vacuum trucks to assist with excavation projects, including the removal of liquids, slurries, and debris. This role is vital to our operations, ensuring sites are clean and safe for further excavation and construction work
Job Responsibility:
Operate vacuum trucks to remove and transport liquids, slurries, and debris from excavation sites
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure trucks are in safe operating condition
Follow safety protocols and regulations, always ensuring compliance
Collaborate with site supervisors and team members to coordinate waste removal and other services effectively
Maintain accurate logs of services performed, including volumes and types of waste collected
Perform routine maintenance on the vacuum truck and related equipment to ensure optimal performance
Assist in other excavation tasks as needed, including site cleanup and preparation
Respond to emergency
Reads and understands job blueprints, noting existing utilities and other obstacles at the job site
Makes sure that all materials for job site are available
Ensures that job site is barricaded, if necessary
Vac Truck / Trailer maintenance
Jackhammer concrete, asphalt etc
Pothole utilities
May also operate backhoe, mini excavator, shovel and vacuum truck
Correctly communicate with crew of location utilities
Patch potholed utilizes, leaving property better than initially found
Back fill holes and pits
Uses ground tampers and jack hammer
Drive dump truck
Properly dispose of vac materials
Performs restoration work and clean up job site, making sure job site is as it was
Communicates daily with the foreman regarding safety, work needs. Reports progress of jobs to the foreman and discuss any problems for resolutions
Actively participate in safety meetings
Follows established safety rules on job site, to and from job site, and uses common sense in maintaining a safe environment for self, team members, customer and the public
Assist in any other assigned tasks as required
Monitor and verifies quality control and uniformity of work
Requirements:
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsements
Must have a valid CDL driver’s license, with a good driving record and pass a pre-employment drug screening
Previous experience operating vacuum trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred
Knowledge of excavation and site preparation processes is a plus
Strong understanding of safety regulations related to waste management and excavation
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Ability to operate vac equipment: vac, track hoe, backhoe, trucks, and excavating equipment
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals etc
Ability to operate construction equipment and tools
Ability to use basic math to calculate footage, measurements, prices, timecard, etc
Familiar with construction terminology
Ability to do physical labor and digging
Minor mechanical skills are required (repair machine, trailer, etc)
Nice to have:
Previous experience operating vacuum trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred
Knowledge of excavation and site preparation processes is a plus
What we offer:
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits on day 1
401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting on day 1
Flexible PTO for all exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for all non-exempt roles
10 company paid holidays
Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Options
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (employee paid voluntary options)
Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, caregiver support, and more!
Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning & development