Vacuum Truck Operator

Centuri Group, Inc.•Lawrence, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vacuum Truck Operator locates existing underground utilities, utilizing vacuum excavation. The Vacuum Truck Operator operates equipment safely and efficiently to limit downtime and minimize costs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Class A or B commercial driver's license required
Minimum 2 year’s prior experience as a Laborer within gas utility industry required
Adequate understanding of vacuum exaction, utility location, and operational functionality of vacuum trucks
OSHA Competent Person Certified, OSHA 10 preferred
Knowledge and skill in using technology such as laptops and tablets
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proven success in meeting critical deadlines under stressful conditions
Strong sense of personal responsibility and desire to keep crew safe and compliant
Detail oriented
Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 preferred
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is preferred

Responsibilities

Locating underground utilities, clean-up of equipment and job sites, and driving the vacuum trucks
Completes visual and daily safety inspection of equipment to ensure safe operations also identifies and communicates potential repair needs to shop mechanic
Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning of vac-trucks
Completes and ensures record keeping paperwork is accurate
Ability to understand and interpret customer as-builts and schematics.
Clear understanding of Dig-Safe laws and regulations
Maintain all industry required Operator Qualification certifications
Other duties as requested by leadership