Vacuum Truck Operator - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•$23 - $28•Onsite

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
TWIC card required
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
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

Nice To Haves

Relevant CDL Vacuum experience in an industrial environment preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for adherence to safety policies and procedures of both client and company, including information about assigned work, equipment used, and administrative functions.
Adherence 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.
Responsible for maintaining CDL driver qualifications and keeping an updated license.
Ensuring safe loading and unloading of vacuum trucks, load/product is always secure, driving and operating in a safe manner at all times, and other related duties associated with Vacuum Truck Operations.
Perform basic troubleshooting and complete minor equipment preventative maintenance.
Responsible to relay any company equipment deficiencies, issues, or preventative maintenance items to the supervisor and/or company mechanic for resolution.
Able to mobilize and demobilize hoses and related equipment, and clean equipment once jobs are completed.
Under certain conditions, direct Vacuum Technicians and oversee basic safety execution of those technicians.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.