Hydrovac Operator/ CDL

Pro-Vac; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-centric work culture

Amazing team

Excellent Benefits

Sick & Safe leave

Paid Vacation leave

Paid Holidays

PPE purchase assistance

In-house training

Job summary

Pro-Vac is seeking a Vac-Truck Operator to join one of the largest Hydrovac fleets in the U.S. You will travel to new sites, build relationships with current and potential clients, and receive comprehensive training to become the best in the industry.

You will earn an average annual salary of $70,000-$100,000 (base, prevailing wage, and OT) with excellent benefits, sick & safe leave, paid vacation, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A licensed Class A or Class B CDL Driver with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements and no restrictions.
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission.
• Positive and motivated self-starter with customer service focus.
• Experience as a vac-truck operator or CDL driver transitioning to a new field.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vac trucks and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean work sites and organized workspace; proper housekeeping.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Demonstrate professionalism in customer relations and services.

Skills

CDL Driver

Tanker Endorsement

Air Brake Endorsements

Manual Transmission

Self-motivated

Customer Service

Job description

As a Vac-Truck Operator at Pro-Vac

You will work for one of the largest Hydrovac fleets in the U.S to bring sustainable environmental services to our communities. Kinetic is part of the Pro-Vac family. Every day, you will travel somewhere new, build relationships with current and potential clients, and receive comprehensive training to be the best in the industry. To thrive in this job, you must demonstrate excellent customer service, be a self-motivated "go-getter", and an efficient problem-solver. If this sounds like you, apply today!

When you join team Pro-Vac, YOU GET

• To work with an employee-centric work culture with an amazing team!
• An average annual salary of $70,000-$100,000 (includes base rate, prevailing wage*, and OT)
• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life, EAP)
• Sick & Safe leave
• Paid Vacation leave
• Paid Holidays
• Assistance in purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (including safety boot & eyewear)
• In-house training by our Field Training Coordinator
• A company that will invest in your future!
• And more!

You MIGHT be a good fit on our AWESOMEteam if you are

• A licensed Class A or Class B CDL Driver with Tanker & Air Brake Endorsements with no restrictions. Must be able to drive a manual transmission
• A positive and motivated self-starter!
• An experienced vac-truck operator looking to expand your career or a CDL driver looking to learn a new field
• Able to successfully pass drug, MVR & background screenings
• Can work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary, including nights, weekends and on-call
• Are able to lift 80lbs and complete daily physical activity

What you\'ll LOVEdoing

• Driving and operating equipment, including Eductor/Vacuum/Pump trucks, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Practicing proper housekeeping by keeping job sites & trucks clean, putting tools away, and ensuring an organized workspace.
• Performing pre-trip & post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Demonstrating professionalism and excellence during customer relations and services provided.

PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS

If you thrive working outdoors and hands-on, here's what this role demands:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights.
• Standing and moving for extended periods; operating vehicles across varied terrain.
• Perceiving auditory safety signals, verbal warnings, and radio communications in active field environments.
• Wearing all required PPE including OSHA-compliant respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, and safety footwear.
• Reading site documentation and accurately operating equipment controls.
• Working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wet conditions.
• Maintaining situational awareness around active traffic, heavy machinery, and underground utilities.
• Working in confined spaces per applicable safety protocols.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

What is Pro-Vac?

We deliver safe, efficient, and innovative subsurface solutions to support the maintenance and construction of our communities’ critical infrastructure through our expansive fleet and the most talented, highly skilled team in the industry.

*Eligible to receive prevailing wages at the contracted rate when you complete work for municipalities or as part of union partnership