Hydro Excavation Operator

Clearsite Industrial•Concord, NC

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About The Position

Clearsite Industrial Services is expanding and seeking professional Hydrovac Operators to join our business in Charlotte, NC. Hydrovac Excavation is a non-destructive method of excavating as an alternative to mechanical equipment or hand-digging. Hydrovacs use pressurized water and a vacuum system to quickly, safely, precisely and cleanly excavate around utilities, pipelines and numerous other applications. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CLASS “B” CDL LICENSE WITH TANKER ENDORSEMENT and CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

Requirements

MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CLASS “B” CDL LICENSE WITH TANKER ENDORSEMENT and CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.
Minimum of 1 year driving experience with CDL
Applicant shall agree to initial Drug/Alcohol testing and random testing thereafter
OSHA10 safety card certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10 certification, company will pay for computer-based training with the applicant completing online course within 5 days of hiring on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)
Possess a current and valid DOT medical certificate.
Criminal background check and safety performance verification will be conducted.
Clean MVR (2 or less traffic violations in current 3 year period).
Safety mindedness is essential.
Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required at times.
Must be willing to work flexible hours. (Due to client schedule, our operators may not work every day but must be flexible for irregular hours).
Must be able to repetitively sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach and crawl.
Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time.
Confined Space Entry may be required to accomplish tasks for some clients when applicable.
Be able to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Must be able to climb ladders and work from stationary platforms at elevated heights.
Must be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts.

Nice To Haves

Underground utility experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Seventy percent or more of the job’s work time is spent operating the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck, performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables.
Other Hydrovac work consists of cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, safety meetings, etc.
Properly document all Company, Federal, State, and Customer documentation/paperwork as required by law and or established policy in a clear and legible manner.
Able to effectively and professionally communicate with on-site customer representatives to locate least intrusive and safest place to park company equipment while on job site.
Able to lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties/tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
Able to troubleshoot and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment.