Equipment Operator

Clearsite Ind; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Clearsite Industrial in Allentown, PA is seeking an Equipment Operator to drive and support hydro- and vacuum-excavation projects. You will operate vacuum/ hydroblasting equipment, perform pre-trip inspections, and follow safety and DOT policies to keep sites compliant.

This role requires CDL Class A/B with tank, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and willingness to travel overnight. We offer competitive hourly pay, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Experience with OSHA-aligned safety procedures and emergency response on industrial job sites.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Ability to perform confined space entry (CSE).
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement.
• Ability to travel with overnight travel during the week.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light industrial cleaning equipment at customer sites, including vacuum and hydroblasting equipment and ultra high-pressure pumps.
• Serve as a safety representative, ensuring compliance with company and customer safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and emergency response procedures.
• Energize and operate pumping, hydroblasting, chemical cleaning, vacuum truck, and cutting equipment used on jobs.
• Inspect cleaned surfaces to confirm conformance with company and customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment used on the job.
• Perform duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines, and jet rodders.
• Safely load, transport, and unload materials.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain driver logs, and comply with DOT and vehicle policies.

Skills

OSHA safety procedures

Confined space entry

Lifting 50 lbs

CDL Class A/B with tank

Overnight travel

Transmission flexible

Outdoor work

Job description

Clearsite Industrial is a leader in hydrovac and vacuum excavation services, recognized for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and experienced personnel. Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, our team operates a fleet of advanced vacuum hydrovac trucks to deliver safe dig solutions for a variety of industrial and environmental projects. As an Equipment Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring projects are executed safely and efficiently, while upholding our reputation for quality and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:

• Operate heavy and light industrial cleaning equipment at customer sites, including vacuum and hydroblasting equipment and ultra high-pressure pumps.
• Serve as a safety representative, ensuring compliance with company and customer safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and emergency response procedures.
• Energize and operate pumping, hydroblasting, chemical cleaning, vacuum truck, and cutting equipment used on jobs.
• Inspect cleaned surfaces to confirm conformance with company and customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment used on the job.
• Perform duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines, and jet rodders.
• Safely load, transport, and unload materials.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain driver logs, and comply with DOT and vehicle policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to operate vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions
• Experience working under OSHA-aligned safety procedures and emergency response procedures on industrial job sites
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to perform confined space entry (CSE)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement
• Ability to travel with expected overnight travel during the week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating vacuum trucks or similar vacuum excavation/industrial vacuum equipment
• Experience operating tanker trucks or roll-off trucks
• Valid Real ID driver’s license
• Air brake endorsement
• TWIC card

• Competitive base salary of $30–$35 per hour.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K