Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Vacation program

Group life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Referral program

Training programs

Per diem

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator in Lake Charles, LA. You will drive and operate Liquid Vacuum Truck and related equipment, preparing sites and ensuring safe, efficient industrial service delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment inspection, and coordination with the crew to maintain productivity in a heavy-industrial setting. Qualified candidates hold a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and are able to operate a manual shift truck.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred).
• Tanker endorsement required or to be obtained shortly after hire.
• No automatic restriction; must be legally permitted to operate a manual shift truck.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates Liquid Vacuum Truck and/or Air mover vehicles.
• Assists with setup of cleaning equipment such as high-pressure pumps and hydro-blasting gear.
• Completes safety paperwork and follows training, guidelines, and procedures.
• Works safely around heavy machinery in loud, industrial environments.
• Inspects equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and work area; reports deficiencies.

Skills

CDL Class B

Tankering endorsement

Manual transmission

Safety mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about safe operation of industrial vacuum equipment? Join the Badger team as an Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator! In this role, you'll be responsible for handling, positioning, moving, and manipulating equipment and materials for the completion of industrial services. If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and ready to be part of essential industrial work.

The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drives and operates Liquid Vacuum Truck and/or Air mover vehicles.
• Assists with set up of all necessary cleaning equipment such as high-pressure pumps, in service line hydro-blasting equipment and Tank Cleaning equipment such as hoses and pumps.
• Completes all safety paperwork and complies with all operational training, guidelines, and procedures.
• Works safely around heavy machinery in loud, hazardous, and industrial environments.
• Assists in inspecting equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area before starting any job. Inform crew lead or supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.

What We're Looking For

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred.)
• Tanker endorsement required or must be obtained shortly after hire.
• No automatic restriction; must be legally permitted to operate a manual shift truck.

What You'll Get In Return

• Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Attractive vacation programs
• Inclusive Group Life insurance
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Rewarding employee referral program
• Valuable employee training program(s)
• Per diem