Hydro-Excavator Operator

Azuria Water Solutions•Commerce City, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hydro-Excavator Operator operates and maintains hydro-excavation equipment to expose underground utilities, remove soil and debris, and support construction and utility projects. The role focuses on safe equipment operation, protecting existing infrastructure, coordinating with field crews, and completing accurate daily records. The operator works with the assigned supervisor, project team, and customers to complete work safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements. The position is based in Commerce City, Colorado, and requires availability for rotating on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Starting pay is $30.00 per hour, depending on experience, and increases based on experience.

Requirements

Valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Class A or B CDL with Tanker endorsement and compliance with Guildner’s/Insituform’s motor vehicle standards.
Experience operating hydro-excavation, vacuum truck, heavy equipment, or similar construction equipment.
Working knowledge of underground utility awareness, construction-site hazards, and equipment inspection procedures.
Familiarity with and adherence to Guildner safety rules, training, and protocols.
Availability for rotating on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical ability to frequently lift or move up to 100 lbs.
Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts.
Experience using compressors, pumps, generators, and common hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

Operate hydro-excavation trucks and associated water, vacuum, hose, and debris-handling systems according to training, manufacturer instructions, and company procedures.
Perform utility daylighting, potholing, slot trenching, and soil or debris removal while protecting underground utilities and surrounding property.
Complete pre-trip, post-trip, and jobsite equipment inspections.
Identify and report defects, leaks, damage, and maintenance needs, and remove unsafe equipment from service according to company procedures.
Maintain accurate daily work reports, inspection records, equipment hours, quantities, disposal records, and driver logs when applicable.
Communicate with laborers, spotters, supervisors, and other contractors about equipment movement, work progress, utility exposure, and changing site conditions.
Transport equipment and materials while following applicable vehicle, load, and company requirements.
Manage excavated material, slurry, and wastewater according to project requirements and approved disposal procedures.
Immediately report suspected contamination and spills.
Perform authorized routine cleaning, servicing, and preventive maintenance.
Keep trucks, tools, hoses, and work areas clean and organized.