Hydrovac Operator

HydroExcavators, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

STD/LTD starting Day 1

Weekly pay with overtime

Holidays and paid vacation

Job summary

HydroExcavators, LLC is seeking a skilled Hydrovac Operator to perform non-destructive excavation using on-board hydro-vacuum systems. The role focuses on external site work around underground utilities, heavy equipment handling, and safety compliance.

Expect travel to various project sites, lifting requirements up to 60+ pounds, and flexible hours. OSHA10 certification is preferred, with company-supported training to obtain it if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; OSHA10 safety card required (or company-paid training with online course within 5 days of hire).
• DOT medical card preferred or required where applicable.
• Tanker endorsement and clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck, performing non-destructive excavation around underground piping and cables.
• Document all company, federal, state, and customer paperwork clearly and in compliance with policy.
• Communicate effectively with on-site customer representatives to locate least intrusive and safest parking positions.
• Lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties safely, timely, and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to equipment as needed.
• Travel out of town and out of state to job sites.
• Lift/push/pull 60+ pounds and work with heavy equipment.
• Maintain flexible hours as required by project demands.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Field hydrovac experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 safety training

Tools

Manual transmission (13-18 speed)

Job description

HydroExcavators, LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the environmental industry. From Senior Management to the "boots on the ground" Hydroexcavators, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

Position Overview

Seventy percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables.

Other hydrovac work consists of tank entry, cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, and safety meetings. Heavy lifting at times is required. Working at heights is sometimes required.

Salary: $25.00 per hour and up depending on industry experience with the opportunity for career growth!

Essential Functions

• CDL-A or CDL-B driver's license required with Tanker endorsement and no restrictions.
• Properly document all Company, Federal, State, and Customer documentation/paperwork as required by law and or established policy in a clear and legible manner.
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate with on-sight customer representative to locate least intrusive and safest place to park company equipment while on job sight.
• Able to lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties/tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Able to troubleshoot and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Safety mindedness is essential.
• Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 60+ pounds and work heavy equipment.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be comfortable navigating field tool applications.

Qualifications

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent and OSHA10 safety card certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10 certification, Hydro Excavators, LLC will pay for computer-based training with the applicant completing on-line course within 5 days of hiring on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)

Special Knowledge/Skills Required

• Previous hydrovac, vacuum truck, underground utility or similar field experience is preferred.
• Must be available to respond to emergency calls.
• Up to date DOT Medical card.
• Strong knowledge of emergency processes and procedures.
• Tanker endorsement is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manual transmission (13-18 speed) experience is required.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Why choose HydroX?

• Industry leading benefits, such as health, dental and vision, life insurance, STD and LTD starting on Day 1.
• Weekly pay with the opportunity for overtime.
• Eight Paid Holidays off along with annual paid vacation time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.