Hydro Vac Operator

Redi Industrial Services•Rock Springs, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Redi Industrial Services, LLC is seeking a Hydrovac Operator in Rock Springs, Wyoming, for a full-time, long-term opportunity. The operator completes hydro excavation work and operates hydrovac trucks and other construction equipment to excavate, load, dig, or break rocks, debris, dirt, and other materials. Acting as crew leader, the operator directs the pothole operator and is responsible for completing projects safely and on time. The role includes operating and maintaining the truck and its equipment, conducting required inspections, keeping required vehicle and job paperwork, and following company, customer, state, federal, and Department of Transportation requirements. The operator is responsible for personal and crew safety, protecting company resources, communicating field conditions and work progress, and ensuring the truck is properly equipped and maintained. The work involves heavy manual labor, including lifting, climbing, digging, and working in tight spaces and on uneven surfaces, sometimes in adverse weather. Pay is $25.00–$28.00, depending on experience.

Requirements

At least one year of demonstrated potholing or hydro excavation experience, with strong knowledge of underground utilities.
At least two years of demonstrated dry utilities experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements.
Pass a Motor Vehicle Record check, regulated DOT physical, and pre-employment testing.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds multiple times during a work shift.
Ability to climb, dig, and work in tight spaces and on uneven surfaces, and to walk, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
English skills sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned work in compliance with company procedures and customer requirements.
Use company resources productively and protect them from damage and theft.
Take responsibility for the safety of self, other employees, customers, and the public encountered during work.
At the completion of assigned work, follow up with the job-site foreman or, when supporting a bore crew, communicate with the bore lead.
Complete work orders and daily reports accurately and on time, and submit required paperwork to the supervisor or manager.
Advise the Operations Supervisor of field conditions that could affect the company's ability to perform or complete work on time, and follow corrective actions provided.
Train and direct the pothole operator performing hydro excavation.
Perform daily and weekly truck inspections and complete truck and trailer paperwork, including the DOT fuel log.
Immediately notify the Operations Supervisor of needed or completed truck or trailer repairs.
Ensure the truck is equipped with required tools and supplies, including mirrors, tape measures, paint, core bits, a core drill, backfill material, and pothole plates, and verify that equipment operates properly.
Clean the vehicle, check fluid levels, visually inspect equipment, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, complete required paperwork, perform needed maintenance, and winterize equipment.
Use defensive driving practices and operate trucks in compliance with applicable company, state, and federal safety regulations.
Follow company and DOT reporting procedures and maintain required daily paperwork, including DVIR and the driver's logbook.
Ensure the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance.
Operate hydrovac and other construction equipment to excavate, load, dig, or break rocks, debris, dirt, and other materials.