CDL Hydro Excavation Operator

Stronghold Specialty, Ltd•La Porte, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen Hydro X Services, a Quanta Services company, is hiring experienced CDL Hydro Excavation Operators to run hydrovac trucks on electric, gas, pipeline, and underground utility job sites. You will use pressurized water and high-volume vacuum systems to safely expose buried utilities, dig around live infrastructure that heavy equipment cannot touch, and support construction and maintenance crews in the field. You will be based out of one of our three locations and will work primarily in that region. When a project calls for it, you will travel to support crews outside your home area, with lodging and per diem covered. This is hands-on field work. Our operators are the reason crews can dig near energized lines and pressurized pipe without hitting anything. We are looking for people who take that responsibility seriously, show up ready to work, and speak up when something is not right.

Requirements

Valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred) in good standing.
Tanker endorsement and air brake qualification.
Current DOT medical certification, or ability to obtain one before start date.
Minimum one year of verifiable CDL driving experience.
Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and background check.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, handle heavy hose, and work outdoors in all weather.
High school diploma, GED, trade school certificate, or equivalent
Live within commuting distance of the Denver, Houston, or Pittsburgh yard, or be willing to establish a home base there.
Willingness and availability to travel for out-of-area project assignments, including extended stays ranging from one week to several months.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

One or more years operating hydrovac or combination vacuum trucks.
Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, competent person excavation, flagger, and first aid/CPR certifications.
Familiarity with 811 locate procedures and utility damage prevention practices.
Experience working around energized utilities or pressurized pipeline.

Responsibilities

Operate hydrovac trucks and support equipment safely on active job sites, including utility corridors, pipeline right-of-ways, roadways, and construction sites.
Perform daylighting, potholing, slot trenching, and precision excavation around energized electrical lines, gas mains, fiber, and water and sewer lines.
Run high-pressure water systems and vacuum equipment; manage debris tanks and dispose of spoils per company and regulatory procedures.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain accurate DOT logs, and keep the truck clean, fueled, and service-ready.
Follow lockout/tagout, excavation, confined space, and site-specific safety procedures without exception; stop work when conditions are unsafe.
Complete daily job tickets, time records, and required documentation accurately.
Communicate professionally with customers, site supervisors, and crew members.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues promptly.
Support night, weekend, and emergency call-out work as project schedules require.
Travel to out-of-area project sites when needed.