Hydrovac CDL Operator – Safe, Precise Excavation

Stronghold Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Per diem

Travel time paid

Job summary

Evergreen Hydro X Services, a Quanta Services company, is hiring experienced CDL Hydro Excavation Operators to run hydrovac trucks on electric, gas, pipeline, and underground utility job sites.

You will use pressurized water and high-volume vacuum systems to safely expose buried utilities, dig around live infrastructure that heavy equipment cannot touch, and support construction and maintenance crews in the field.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred) in good standing.
• Tanker endorsement and air brake qualification.
• Current DOT medical certification, or ability to obtain one before start date.
• Minimum one year of verifiable CDL driving experience.
• Able to pass DOT physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in all weather.
• Live within commuting distance of the Denver, Houston, or Pittsburgh yard, or be willing to establish a home base there.
• Willingness and availability to travel for out-of-area project assignments, including extended stays ranging from one week to several months.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydrovac trucks and support equipment safely on active job sites, including utility corridors, pipeline right-of-ways, roadways, and construction sites.
• Perform daylighting, potholing, slot trenching, and precision excavation around energized electrical lines, gas mains, fiber, and water and sewer lines.
• Run high-pressure water systems and vacuum equipment; manage debris tanks and dispose of spoils per company and regulatory procedures.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain accurate DOT logs, and keep the truck clean, fueled, and service-ready.
• Follow lockout/tagout, excavation, confined space, and site-specific safety procedures without exception; stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Complete daily job tickets, time records, and required documentation accurately.
• Communicate professionally with customers, site supervisors, and crew members.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Support night, weekend, and emergency call-out work as project schedules require.
• Travel to out-of-area project sites when needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Tanker endorsement

DOT medical certificate

CDL driving experience (1 year)

Lift up to 50 lbs

Travel out-of-area

OSHA 10/30

Education

High school diploma / GED / trade certificate

Job description

Evergreen Hydro X Services, a Quanta Services company, is hiring experienced CDL Hydro Excavation Operators to run hydrovac trucks on electric, gas, pipeline, and underground utility job sites.

You will use pressurized water and high-volume vacuum systems to safely expose buried utilities, dig around live infrastructure that heavy equipment cannot touch, and support construction and maintenance crews in the field.