Hydrovac Operator

Coastal Elite Pro; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Nashville is seeking an experienced hydrovac truck operator to support construction and industrial projects. This field-based role combines driving with non-destructive excavation to expose underground utilities using high-pressure water and vacuum systems.

You will drive, inspect, document operations, and work with a safety-first team in dynamic jobsite environments. Basic mechanical aptitude and a team-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operation practices.
• Ability to operate hydrovac equipment and perform non-destructive excavation procedures.
• Commercial driving capability and comfort working in jobsite environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail for inspections and documentation.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn and follow clear procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive hydrovac trucks to jobsites and prepare equipment for operation.
• Perform safe daylighting/non-destructive excavation in accordance with established procedures.
• Inspect equipment and verify proper operation before and during use.
• Maintain required operational logs and complete documentation.
• Follow safety protocols and coordinate with a team in a safety-first environment.
• Maintain and support the readiness of hydrovac equipment throughout operations.

Skills

Safety-minded

Operate hydrovac equipment

Commercial driving

Mechanical aptitude

Team-oriented

Job description

Safely operate hydrovac trucks to support construction and industrial projects. This field-based role combines commercial driving with non-destructive excavation to expose underground utilities and infrastructure using high-pressure water and vacuum systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive hydrovac trucks to jobsites and prepare equipment for operation.
• Perform safe daylighting/non-destructive excavation in accordance with established procedures.
• Inspect equipment and verify proper operation before and during use.
• Maintain required operational logs and complete documentation.
• Follow safety protocols and coordinate with a team in a safety-first environment.
• Maintain and support the readiness of hydrovac equipment throughout operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operation practices.
• Ability to operate hydrovac equipment and perform non-destructive excavation procedures.
• Commercial driving capability and comfort working in jobsite environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail for inspections and documentation.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn and follow clear procedures.