Off- Road Water Truck Driver

Phillips Infrastructure; Lake Jackson (TX); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Phillips Infrastructure in Lake Jackson, Texas, is seeking an experienced water truck operator for various construction tasks. You will perform dust suppression, soil stabilization, and maintain proper operation of the water truck.

The ideal candidate should hold a high school diploma and have experience operating heavy machinery. Adherence to safety protocols and effective communication with site supervisors are critical for this role. Join us for an essential part of our construction operations.

Formación

• Must be able to operate spray bar controls, valves, and pump systems.
• Familiarity with water truck equipment is strongly preferred.
• Requires one year of related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Operate off-road water truck for dust control and soil stabilization.
• Monitor water tank levels and coordinate refilling as needed.
• Inspect and perform pre/post-trip checks on water truck.

Conocimientos

Safe operation of heavy machinery

Communication with site supervisor

Judgment of distances and slopes

Ability to work in variable hours

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Water truck equipment

Descripción del empleo

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.