Greenville -Hydrovac CDL Operator

HydroExcavators, LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Weekly pay with overtime opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading excavation services company is seeking a skilled operator with a CDL-A or CDL-B driver's license and a Tanker endorsement. The role involves operating hydro-vacuum equipment and leading a team in non-destructive excavation tasks. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, and candidates should hold a high school diploma and OSHA10 certification. Benefits include health insurance, a 401K match, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• CDL-A or CDL-B driver's license required with Tanker endorsement and NO RESTRICTIONS.
• High school diploma or equivalent and OSHA10 safety card certification is required.
• Previous jetter and hydrovac, vacuum truck, underground utility or similar field experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck.
• Lead and direct subordinate personnel safely and efficiently.
• Document all necessary Company and Federal documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Emergency response knowledge

Manual transmission experience

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA10 safety card certification

Job description

Position Overview:

Eighty percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck performing non‑destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables. Other hydrovac/jetter work consists of tank entry, cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, and safety meetings. Heavy lifting at times is required. Working at heights is sometimes required.

Essential Functions:

• CDL-A or CDL-B driver's license required with Tanker endorsement and NO RESTRICTIONS
• Properly document all Company, Federal, State, and Customer documentation/paperwork as required by law and or established policy in a clear and legible manner
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate with on‑sight customer representative to locate least intrusive and safest place to park company equipment while on job sight
• Able to lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties/tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner
• Able to troubleshoot and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment
• Safety mindedness is essential
• Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 60+ pounds and work heavy equipment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be comfortable navigating field tool applications

Qualifications:

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent and OSHA10 safety card certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10 certification, Hydro Excavators, LLC will pay for computer‑based training with applicant completing on‑line course within 5 days of hiring on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)

Special Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Previous jetter and hydrovac, vacuum truck, underground utility or similar field experience is preferred.
• Must be available to respond to emergency calls.
• Up to date DOT Medical card
• Strong knowledge of emergency processes and procedures.
• Tanker endorsement is required.
• Excellent communication an interpersonal skills.
• Manual transmission (10 & 18 speed) experience is required.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Why choose HydroX?

• Industry leading benefits, such as health, dental and vision, life insurance, STD and LTD starting on Day 1.
• 401 K with a company match up to 6 % after 3 months of employment.
• Weekly pay with the opportunity for overtime.
• Eight Paid Holidays off along with annual paid vacation time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.