Hydrovac Swamper

Peak Utility Services Group • Iowa Park, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hydrovac Swamper 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

• Responsible for the successful completion of hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging
• Supervise activities of Hydrovac Swamper in order to ensure employee skill development
• Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for Hydrovac operation
• Complete all required paperwork properly and within set timelines
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections, as well as routine maintenance
• Potholing Existing Underground Utilities for HDD Work
• Pole Holes, Anchors, and Trench Work for Company Divisions
• Exposing Existing Underground Utilities for New Placement and Maintenance Work

What This Job Offers

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