Vacuum Truck Operator - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner-Industries Group • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Turner Specialty Services is looking for an experienced Vacuum Truck Operator for work in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The Vacuum Truck Driver is responsible for transporting and operating multiple types of Vacuum Trucks (Liquid and Air Mover) both loaded and unloaded according to Client/Company requirements.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of DOT Regulations.
• Ability to interpret information such as travel path/driving routes, billing tickets, operating instructions, and both company and client procedures.
• Ability to drive Manual Transmission Equipment.
• Relevant CDL Vacuum experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• CDL License.
• Technical training and/or industrial related safety experience.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Job site safety requirements (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others at the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures of both client and company, including information about assigned work, equipment used, and administrative functions.
• Adhere to all DOT requirements related to assigned work.
• Ensure assigned job tasks and Vacuum jobs are completed safely, according to applicable safety and company standards, aligned with client direction, and without loss of containment or environmental incident.
• Maintain CDL driver qualifications and keep an updated license.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of vacuum trucks, ensuring load/product is always secure.
• Drive and operate in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and complete minor equipment preventative maintenance.
• Relay any company equipment deficiencies, issues, or preventative maintenance items to the supervisor and/or company mechanic for resolution.
• Mobilize and demobilize hoses and related equipment, and clean equipment once jobs are completed.
• Direct Vacuum Technicians and oversee basic safety execution of those technicians under certain conditions.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Holidays and Vacation available upon eligibility.
• 401k.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Telehealth access.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED