Combo Operator

ECS•Dallas, TX

3d•$28 - $38

About The Position

The Combo Operator operates and maintains combo equipment and DOT-regulated vehicles to pick up and deliver loads, move equipment between locations, clean live sewer lines, perform hydro excavation, and meet other company driving needs. The role includes conducting vehicle inspections, identifying maintenance or safety concerns, keeping required electronic Hours of Service records, and maintaining current DOT licenses, medical certifications, endorsements, permits, and other required credentials. The operator must follow applicable traffic, Hours of Service, weight, health, and safety requirements and respond to incidents, spills, or emergencies according to company and regulatory protocols. This position requires extensive travel, including long-distance driving and possible overnight travel. Work hours may vary with job requirements and may include extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work. The work may involve live sewer work, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and hazardous materials. The workplace is drug-, smoke-, and alcohol-free, and drug testing is required. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Class A or B CDL with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements.
Valid CDL medical certification.
Clean Clearinghouse status.
Experience as a combo-truck operator.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) with no major violations.
Knowledge of safety protocols, traffic laws, equipment-operation ordinances, DOT regulations, and hazardous-materials requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and employees.
Ability to use tablets for ELD driving-hours reporting.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when necessary, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work.
Willingness to travel, including long distances and possible overnight trips.
Ability to lift or move up to 80 pounds, walk up to one mile daily, and perform physical tasks such as loading and unloading materials.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and perform tasks involving prolonged driving and sitting.
Ability to meet the physical demands of handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; sitting, standing, and walking; and occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to meet close-vision and distance-vision requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain combo equipment and DOT-regulated vehicles.
Clean live sewer lines and perform hydro excavation.
Pick up and deliver loads, move equipment between locations, and fulfill other company driving needs.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and operational readiness.
Identify and report vehicle maintenance needs and safety concerns.
Maintain required DOT licenses, medical certifications, endorsements, permits, and other credentials.
Follow road limitations, Hours of Service rules, weight restrictions, and applicable federal and state requirements.
Maintain ELD records for Hours of Service, using a tablet as needed.
Follow health and safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
Respond to incidents, spills, or emergencies in accordance with company and regulatory protocols.
Communicate effectively with customers and employees and maintain strong working relationships.
Manage multiple responsibilities with organization and attention to detail.