CF&T Hydro Vac Truck Operator
About The Position
CF&T is an operated equipment service company that provides complete site work services. CF&T has played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California’s most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our mission statement is, “Together We Build Things Right,” which encompasses our business philosophy, values, and culture. We foster a team environment focused on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic workplace that positively impacts our business partners and communities we live in. The Vac Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of industrial vacuum trucks and hydro-excavation equipment. Working on various civil, commercial, and utility construction sites, this role involves using high pressure water and powerful vacuum systems to excavate soil, clear debris, and expose underground utilities without causing damage. All work is performed with OSHA safety regulations and OE3 union standards.
Requirements
- Previous training and/or the equivalent experience of 2 years’ operating a vac truck.
- Comprehends the operation of a vac truck as well as some basic mechanics that may be involved to keep the vac truck in working condition
- Must be able to read and write in English
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.
- Must have good customer relation skills and the ability to problem solve under pressure
- Must be able to communicate with a variety of customer and co-workers
- Must possess Class B driver’s license
- Commercial CDL desired
- Must be able to pass the TSA badging process.
- Must be in good standing with OE3.
- Must meet DOT requirements for hearing
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish is helpful
Responsibilities
- Operate the vac truck in a safe and conscious manner, set-up system and clean out the rank and box after the job and back to the yard.
- Perform basic vac truck maintenance and know equipment well enough to recognize problems and report them.
- Represent the Company through efficient work and courteous service.
- Return unit after use to the appropriate location in the yard.
- Complete and submit inspection forms, job tickets and maintenance forms. Keep and accurate timecard of time worked.
- Perform general physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs, and moving body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stopping, and handling materials
- Installing positioning materials and manipulating materials
- Use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
- Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment to detect and assess problems
- Adjust and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles
- Determine when equipment and tools are not functioning properly and need replacement or repair
- Balance teamwork and individual responsibilities, exhibit openness to other views, and contribute to building a positive team spirit
- Think Safety First and participate in “Safety Buck” program
- Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, and carry objects
- Frequently lifts, pushes, pulls, or carry up to 50 pounds of weight during a workday. Occasionally lifts or carries up to 75 pounds at an overhead position
- Must be able to safely drive assigned company truck to multiple jobsites throughout the day
- Must meet DOT requirements for hearing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
