Hydrovac Truck Operator

Congruex LLC • Columbus, OH

48d

About The Position

As a Vacuum Truck Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of vacuum trucks to assist with excavation projects, including the removal of liquids, slurries, and debris. This role is vital to our operations, ensuring sites are clean and safe for further excavation and construction work Must have a valid CDL driver's license, with a good driving record and pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsements.
• Previous experience operating vacuum trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of excavation and site preparation processes is a plus.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations related to waste management and excavation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ability to operate vac equipment: vac, track hoe, backhoe, trucks, and excavating equipment.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance of truck, machines, equipment, and tools for jobs.
• Operate vacuum trucks to remove and transport liquids, slurries, and debris from excavation sites.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure trucks are in safe operating condition.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations, always ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and team members to coordinate waste removal and other services effectively.
• Maintain accurate logs of services performed, including volumes and types of waste collected.
• Perform routine maintenance on the vacuum truck and related equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist in other excavation tasks as needed, including site cleanup and preparation.
• Respond to emergency.
• Reads and understands job blueprints, noting existing utilities and other obstacles at the job site.
• Makes sure that all materials for job site are available.
• Ensures that job site is barricaded, if necessary.
• Vac Truck / Trailer maintenance.
• Jackhammer concrete, asphalt etc.
• Pothole utilities.
• May also operate backhoe, mini excavator, shovel and vacuum truck.
• Correctly communicate with crew of location utilities.
• Patch potholed utilizes, leaving property better than initially found.
• Back fill holes and pits.
• Uses ground tampers and jack hammer.
• Drive dump truck.
• Properly dispose of vac materials.
• Performs restoration work and clean up job site, making sure job site is as it was.
• Files complete and accurate paperwork daily, (credit card receipts, timecards, daily completion sheets, job reports, billing, maintenance schedule, safety meeting information).
• Communicates daily with the foreman regarding safety, work needs. Reports progress of jobs to the foreman and discuss any problems for resolutions.
• Actively participate in safety meetings.
• Follows established safety rules on job site, to and from job site, and uses common sense in maintaining a safe environment for self, team members, customer and the public.
• Assist in any other assigned tasks as required.
• Monitor and verifies quality control and uniformity of work.
• Minor mechanical skills are required (repair machine, trailer, etc).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals etc.
• Ability to operate construction equipment and tools.
• Ability to use basic math to calculate footage, measurements, prices, timecard, etc.
• Familiar with construction terminology.
• Ability to do physical labor and digging.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits on day 1
• 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting on day 1
• Flexible PTO for all exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for all non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (employee paid voluntary options)
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, caregiver support, and more!
• Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning & development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees