Hydrovac Technician (Swamper)

About the position

NG Companies is one of the most dynamic companies in the Construction and Hydro-excavation industries. Guided by Safety and Quality, NG is driven by providing the safest, most reliable, and cost-effective construction services. We build value for our customers by hiring and training the best professionals, using the best equipment, and continuously improving our methods and processes. When the job is complete, we want our customers to know that they are a part of the NG Companies family. NG is currently looking for Swampers. This job requires typical construction hours, with some weeks being less than 40 hours and other weeks requiring 50 plus hours. We are a 24/7 operation. Must be willing to travel for short periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators and other crew members with a variety of manual labor-related tasks including the set up and pull down of rigs and equipment.
• Setting up and operating hydrovac equipment.
• Digging & excavating.
• Pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Maintaining an orderly and safe job site.
• Operate and care for construction equipment and machines.
• Assist with proper disposal of debris and waste materials.
• Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks.
• Load and unload construction materials.
• Comply with all DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Put together and take apart temporary structures.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Perform site clean up.

Requirements

• Pass a criminal background check and safety performance verification.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to work 10-12+ hour days including some weekends when needed.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willingness to learn and use emerging technologies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must possess and exhibit a strong safety acumen.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Underground utility and/or construction experience.
• Heavy Equipment Operation experience.
• Previous hydrovac, trucking, vacuum truck or other related industrial experience.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $22-$28/hr DOE.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• PTO.
• 401K with match.