Hydro Technician

Diamond D Industries Company; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women-owned heavy construction specialist in Louisiana is hiring a Hydro Vac Technician. The candidate will safely operate vacuum trucks for waste removal, perform inspections, and conduct minor maintenance. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and adherence to safety protocols are essential. Previous experience is preferred. This role offers opportunities to work in various environments, adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a vacuum truck or performing industrial cleaning preferred.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and working in confined spaces.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols.
• Follow Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies.
• Diagnose and perform minor repairs on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the vacuum truck's powerful vacuum system.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the truck.
• Connect and disconnect hoses and perform minor maintenance.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs on truck and its system.

Skills

Operating vacuum truck

Mechanical troubleshooting

Strong communication skills

Complying with safety protocols

Heavy lifting

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Confined spaces

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Diamond D Industries is the nation's leading women-owned heavy construction specialist. Based in South Louisiana, DDI offers clearing, access, site preparation, logistics, and storm response services throughout North America.

Hydro Vac Technician

A vacuum truck technician's job description focuses on the operations and maintenance of specialized vacuum trucks used for waste removal and industrial cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating the truck powerful vacuum system
• Connecting and disconnecting hoses
• Performing pre-trip and post trip inspections to ensure proper functionality and safety.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs on truck and its system.

Qualifications

• Safely and efficiently operate a vacuum truck to collect and transport various liquid and solid waste materials.
• Perform industrial cleaning and waste removal services including cleaning tanks, pipelines and other equipment.
• Assist with connecting hoses, setting up equipment and securing cargo for safe transport of hazardous material.
• Adhere to all company policies, environmental regulations, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Proficiency in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing minor repairs on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols, especially when dealing with potentially hazardous waste.
• The ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs), work in confined spaces, climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Good communication skills to interact with client, supervisors and crew members.
• Proven experience operating a vacuum truck or performing industrial cleaning and hole trenching is preferred.