Off- Road Water Truck Driver

Phillips Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking a Water Truck Operator in Houston, Texas. The role involves operating off-road water trucks for dust suppression and site support activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project specifications.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and one year of related experience. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, maintaining communication with supervisors, and completing necessary logs. The work environment can involve exposure to dust and hazardous materials. A pre-employment physical examination is required.

Qualifications

• One year related experience required.
• Ability to operate equipment such as spray bars, valves, and pump systems.
• Familiarity with water truck equipment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate off-road water truck.
• Monitor water tank levels and refilling.
• Inspect and perform checks on water truck equipment.
• Maintain communication with site supervisor.
• Safely maneuver water truck on job site terrain.
• Complete daily equipment logs and water usage records.

Skills

Safety protocols

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Operates an off-road water truck on active construction or job sites to perform dust suppression, compaction support, soil stabilization, and site watering operations. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of water truck equipment in accordance with project specifications and safety standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate off-road water truck to perform dust control, compaction watering, and soil stabilization on active job sites.
• Monitor water tank levels and coordinate refilling with site supervisor or water source as needed.
• Inspect and perform pre/post-trip checks on water truck equipment including pump, hoses, spray bars, tank, tires, lights, and brakes.
• Maintain radio or telephone contact with site supervisor to receive watering instructions and respond to site needs.
• Safely maneuver water truck on uneven, unpaved, or confined job site terrain.
• Adjust spray bar settings and water flow rates to meet site-specific dust suppression or compaction requirements.
• Complete daily equipment logs and water usage records as required by project or regulatory requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Basic Functional Job Requirements

• Practice good safety habits and follow all site-specific safety protocols, including traffic control and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Hours may be variable.
• Solely responsible for the safe operation and condition of the water truck during shift.
• Be able to operate spray bar controls, valves, and pump systems; familiarity with water truck equipment strongly preferred.
• May be required to work at night.
• Required to drive for extended periods.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent educational attainments, and one year related experience.

Physical Work Environment

• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials such as diesel fuel and similar petroleum products; PPE provided to minimize exposure.
• May be required to work at night.
• May be exposed to extreme heat and cold environments on a limited basis.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.