Greenville -Hydrovac CDL Operator

HydroExcavators, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD Day 1

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Hydro Excavators, LLC is seeking a field operator for hydro-vacuum work, including non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground infrastructure. The role requires leading crews, performing equipment maintenance, and traveling for out-of-town projects.

Responsibilities include operating the hydro-vac system, handling tank entry and cleaning, and maintaining safety through meetings and documentation.

Qualifications

• 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 online training with completion within 5 days of hiring.
• Tanker endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the on-board hydro-vacuum system during excavation.
• Perform non-destructive excavation around underground pipes and cables.
• Perform tank entry, cleaning, vacuuming, and equipment mobilization; maintenance; safety meetings.
• Lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment as needed.
• Maintain safety-minded approach at all times.
• Travel out of town and out of state to work as required.
• Lift, push, pull 60+ pounds and work with heavy equipment.
• Document all required Company, Federal, State, and Customer paperwork clearly.
• Communicate with on-site customer representatives to locate the safest place to park equipment.
• Maintain flexible hours.

Skills

CDL + Tanker

Leadership

Safety minded

Communication

Manual transmission

Heavy lifting

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10

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

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.