Hydrovac Laborer

Peak Utility Services Group

27d

About The Position

Superior Hydrovac is a full-service turn-key hydro excavation company dedicated
to providing world-class hydrovac services across a diverse range of industries.
With a highly trained workforce, a fleet of state-of-the-art hydrovac trucks,
and the most advanced tools and technology in our field, we offer an unmatched
level of expertise and capabilities. From project assessment and planning to
execution and cleanup, Superior Hydrovac is specially equipped to handle every
aspect of your excavation project. We are continually finding solutions to fit
our customer’s needs.

The Hydrovac Laborer will work as part of a crew responsible for going into
residential and commercial areas working on underground utilities and working
with their crew to complete tasks for the day.

Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instruction
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-worker
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
• Knowledge of basic underground utilities
• Skills in operating heavy equipment and machines proficiently and safely
• Ability to use time and equipment efficiently to complete projects on time
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Mapping and Print Reading
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience or training
• Mechanical ability; and knowledge of equipment and heavy vehicle operation, maintenance, and repair
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
• Standard Driver License Required
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of Manual Laboring Experience preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis

Responsibilities

• Direct movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand and flag signals.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete assigned traffic control tasks, which include but are not limited to operating a support vehicle to designated locations.
• Pretrip equipment to ensure proper functionality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed