Hydro Vac Operator: Daylight Excavation & Rigging Pro

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

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.