Hydrovac Operator

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is seeking a Hydrovac Operator to join their team. The role involves using high-pressure water and vacuum systems for safe excavation. Candidates must have a valid CDL and experience operating vac trucks. The position is seasonal and emphasizes safety, quality, and integrity.

Benefits

Paid Training

Advancement opportunities

Family Oriented – Annual events

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating vac truck required.
• Knowledge of the Twin Cities and surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Exposing utilities using hydro excavation.
• Maintaining detailed daily inspection logs.
• Performing general clean up at each site.

Skills

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Customer Service

Education

Class A or B CDL

Job description

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Hydrovac Operator

Position Summary:

Are you enthusiastic about safe excavation and operating equipment? Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR) is a growing, award-winning, and established union highway/heavy contractor looking for a Hydrovac Operator to join our team. In this role, you’ll use high-pressure water and vacuum systems to dig precisely and efficiently, uncover utilities, and contribute to various construction projects. The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for performing many different tasks that require physical labor during all phases on the construction site.

Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposing utilities for design and excavation purposes, using hydro excavation and potholing.
• Perform vacuum excavation activities near utilities such as coring, drilling, shoveling, and more.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection logs.
• Possess and exercise good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Promptly report any accidents, injuries, or mechanical faults to management.
• Possess working knowledge of construction site safety, maintenance, and road safety regulations. Operate in a safe and productive manner.
• Understand and know DOT rules and regulations.
• Be aware of surroundings. Upon entering a job site locate all over head and backing hazards power lines, railroad crossings, light poles. Be consistently vigilant of these hazards.
• Expected to be familiar with the BR Employee Handbook and Guidelines for Trucking Provider and Drivers.
• Perform general clean up at each site, responsible for loading and unloading supplies.
• Maintain onsite equipment and tools used.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous experience operating vac truck required.
• Knowledge of the Twin Cities and surrounding area.
• Class A or B (CDL), tanker endorsement, and valid license required.
• All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References will also be checked.
• Ability to work variable shifts with extended hours.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 50+ pounds and have the physical stamina for manual labor in varying weather conditions.

Other Requirements:

All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References will also be checked.

Work Schedule: Seasonal (April- November)

Competencies & Expectations: Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safetyin the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees.We have an expectation that all employees play an active role in workplace safety and promote a positive safety culture at all times.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization, and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitmentis the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

We are also looking for a candidate who can:

• Be a Professional Driver:
  • BR always expects you to be a safe driver on the road.
  • BR always expects you to be a respectful driver on the road.
  • Be aware that your truck is a moving billboard for Bituminous Roadways, Inc. Any action you take, or do not take, is a direct representation of the company.
  • BR always expects you to be the better person on the road and set a positive example.
• Do Pre and Post Trip Walkaround:
  • Pre trip truck walkaround at the beginning of your shift.
  • Post trip truck walkaround at the end of your shift.
• Do Toolbox Talks. Read and retain weekly Safety Toolbox talks sent out by Safety Manager.
• Be reliable. You are expected to be ready to work (in truck, ready to go) at your designated start time.
• Be adaptable. Be able and willing to embrace change and learn.
• Be good at customer service. Deliver helpful and friendly customer service. (Customers include both co-workers and people outside the organization.)
• Be flexible. Be willing to work around changing requirements or needs. Offer assistance where needed.
• Be Personally Resilient. Handle stress and ambiguity without losing your composure or motivation.
• Be Professional. Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor and appearance. Follow best practices and be aware of appropriate behavior.
• Be an Over-Communicator. Communicate effectively. Be open and honest at all times. Ask questions. Do not assume. Must be efficient at texting. (Both with supervisor and co-workers.)
• Be a team player. Be the person that people want to work with/partner with. Be helpful. Be approachable.

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work. Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

Benefits of Joining our team!

• Family owned and operated
• No out of town jobs/Home every night
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.