Hydro Vac Operator

Coulter Services; Exeter (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services is seeking a Local Hydro Vac Operator to run hydro vacuum units for daylighting excavation work. Shifts involve driving, rigging, trenching, shoring, and completing inspections and paperwork. A Class 1 or Class 3 license is required, with travel up to 40% and ability to work in varying weather.

The role emphasizes safety, logs, and routine maintenance of equipment, with flexibility for emergency calls and site assignments across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Ability to drive manual transmission.
• Preferred: 6+ months Hydro Vac experience.
• Experience in labor-intensive roles (oil and gas, industrial).
• Optional safety tickets (e.g., First Aid, H2S Alive, Confined Space).
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and be flexible for emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydro vacuum units safely and efficiently.
• Perform daylighting excavation tasks including trenching and shoring.
• Rig equipment and conduct pre/post trip inspections.
• Maintain logs and complete required documentation.
• Perform unit maintenance and site cleanup.

Skills

Manual transmission driving

Emergency response readiness

Labor-intensive experience

Safety-minded

Education

Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License

1+ year commercial driving experience

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a

Role Overview

We are seeking a Local Hydro Vac Operator to operate hydro vacuum units for daylighting excavation activities related to pipeline, utility, construction, and oil terminal projects. The position requires a Class 1 or Class 3 License and involves driving, rigging, trenching, shoring, and completing inspections and paperwork. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring accurate logs. The role may involve travel up to 40% and working in various weather conditions, with flexibility for emergency response calls.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License
• At least 1+ year of commercial driving experience
• Manual transmission driving ability
• Preferred: 6+ months Hydro Vac experience
• Experience in labor-intensive roles (oil and gas, industrial)
• Optional safety tickets (e.g., First Aid, H2S Alive, Confined Space)
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and be flexible for emergency calls

Key Duties

• Operate hydro vacuum units safely and efficiently
• Perform daylighting excavation tasks including trenching and shoring
• Rig equipment and conduct pre/post trip inspections
• Maintain logs and complete required documentation
• Perform unit maintenance and site cleanup