Hydrovac Operator

SUSCO, LLC; Lowellville (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid Time Off – starting after 1 year

Company-paid lodging for overnight旅行

Job summary

SUSCO Construction Services LLC is seeking an experienced Hydrovac Operator in Ohio to support HDD crews by potholing and daylighting utilities before drilling. Must have a valid Class A/B CDL with Tanker (N) endorsement and proven hydrovac experience.

Travel approximately 15–25% to project sites across the region. Responsibilities include safe operation, equipment maintenance, DOT inspections, and coordination with drillers, locators, and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with Tanker (N) endorsement.
• Proven hydrovac/vacuum excavation operating experience.
• Ability to safely work around existing underground utilities and perform inspections.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate hydrovac/vacuum excavation equipment.
• Perform potholing and daylighting to expose utilities.
• Support HDD bore crews by verifying utility locations and depths.
• Safely excavate around utilities using high-pressure water and vac systems.
• Complete required DOT inspections and daily reports.

Skills

Hydrovac/vacuum excavation experience

Ability to safely operate around/utili

Daily equipment inspections

Education

Class A or B CDL with Tanker (N) endorsement

Job description

Hydrovac Operator

Class A/B CDL + Tanker Endorsement

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $30.00–$38.00/hr DOE

CDL / Endorsement: Class A or B + Tanker (N)

Travel: Approx. 15–25%

About SUSCO Construction Services LLC

SUSCO Construction Services LLC is an underground utility contractor specializing in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), hydrovac excavation, underground utility installation, fiber construction, restoration, and related civil construction. We operate multiple HDD crews and continue to expand our underground utility operations throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and surrounding markets.

We're hiring an experienced Hydrovac Operator with a valid Class A or Class B CDL and Tanker (N) endorsement to join our growing underground utility construction team.

Position Overview

This position primarily supports our Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) crews by potholing and daylighting existing underground utilities before drilling. We're looking for an experienced operator who can safely and efficiently run hydrovac equipment around gas, electric, water, sewer, fiber, telecommunications, and other underground utilities.

We are specifically looking for an experienced hydrovac operator — not simply a CDL driver. The right candidate can get into the truck and safely perform utility potholing and daylighting with minimal training, and understands the importance of positively exposing existing utilities before HDD operations. Efficiently and correctly exposing utilities is a critical part of keeping our HDD crews moving and preventing utility strikes.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate hydrovac/vacuum excavation equipment
• Perform potholing and daylighting to expose existing underground utilities
• Support HDD bore crews by verifying utility locations and depths before drilling
• Safely excavate around utilities using high-pressure water and vacuum systems
• Properly expose and protect existing utilities
• Transport and properly dispose of spoils in accordance with company and project requirementsPerform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Maintain the hydrovac truck, hoses, tools, and associated equipment
• Complete required DOT inspections, daily reports, and disposal documentation
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, drillers, locators, inspectors, and other field personnel
• Follow OSHA, DOT, customer, and SUSCO safety requirements
• Assist underground utility crews with additional field work when needed

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL
• Tanker (N) endorsement
• Previous hydrovac/vacuum excavation operating experience
• Ability to safely work around existing underground utilities
• Knowledge of proper vacuum excavation techniques
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting
• Acceptable driving record; must meet applicable DOT requirements
• Must be able to pass required drug screening
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions
• Ability to lift, pull, carry, and handle hydrovac hoses and equipment
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently when required

Preferred

• Experience potholing/daylighting existing underground utilities
• HDD or underground utility construction experience

Travel & Schedule

Current travel requirement is approximately 15–25%. Travel requirements are subject to change at any time based on project locations, workload, and company needs. Projects may be located throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and surrounding areas — employees may occasionally be away from home during the workweek depending on project location.

When overnight travel is required, SUSCO pays for lodging and provides a $45/day per diem. Work schedules and overtime will vary based on project requirements, production, weather, and customer needs.

What We're Looking For

• Someone comfortable working closely with drillers, locators, supervisors, inspectors, and other underground utility personnel
• An operator who takes care of their equipment, works safely, communicates well, and understands production

Pay & Benefits

• $30.00–$38.00 per hour, based on experience
• Anthem health, dental, and vision insurance — eligible after 30 days
• 401(k) retirement plan — eligible after 1 year, with 3% company match
• Paid Time Off — 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 4 years
• Company-paid lodging when overnight travel is required, plus $45/day per diem

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