Richmond,VA - Hydro-X CDL Operator

HydroExcavators, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay with overtime

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Hydro Excavators, LLC seeks skilled crew members to operate a hydro-vacuum system for non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables. The role includes truck maintenance, safety meetings, and occasional elevated work.

Qualified candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent, OSHA10, and a Tanker endorsement. Willingness to travel and lift heavy loads is required; CDL is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and OSHA10 safety card required.
• Tanker endorsement required; company will train if lacking.
• Experience with jetter/hydrovac, vacuum truck, or underground utility work preferred.
• Up-to-date DOT Medical card required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the on-board hydro-vacuum system for non-destructive excavation around underground utilities.
• Document all required Company, Federal, State, and Customer paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties safely, timely, and efficiently.
• Travel out of town and out of state to work as required.
• Assist with heavy lifting (60+ pounds) and operate heavy equipment; lift with proper safety.

Skills

CDL Tanker endorsement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Field tool apps

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA10 safety card

Job description

Position Overview

Eighty 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/jetter 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.

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 equipmentSafety 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 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 jetter and 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 an interpersonal skills.
• Manual transmission (10 & 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.
• 401 K with a company match up to 6 % after 3 months of employment.
• 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.