Traveling Hydrovac Operator – CDL Required

Dave's Construction; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional travel

Home on weekends

Job summary

Dave’s Construction LLC in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a dedicated Traveling Vacuum Truck / Hydrovac Operator to support our directional drilling and excavation teams on site. You will safely operate high-pressure water and vacuum systems, manage drilling fluids, and maintain equipment while traveling to regional job sites.

Candidates must hold a valid Class A or B CDL, have at least one year of Hydrovac or vacuum truck experience in underground utilities, and pass DOT physical and drug screens.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL.
• Minimum 1 year of Hydrovac/Jet-Vac/Vacuum truck experience in underground utility or civil construction.
• Basic understanding of directional boring, trenching, or sewer/water installation.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass DOT physical and drug screens.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water and vacuum systems to expose underground utilities.
• Manage disposal of drilling mud and bentonite slurry.
• Set up, break down, and clean vacuum hoses, booms, debris tanks, pumps.
• Follow OSHA, DOT, and 811 regulations and perform pre/post-trip inspections.

Skills

Hydrovac operation

Safety-conscious

Clean MVR

Tools

Vacuum truck (Hydrovac)

Jet-Vac

Job description

Dave’s Construction LLC in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a dedicated Traveling Vacuum Truck / Hydrovac Operator to support our directional drilling and excavation teams on site. You will safely operate high-pressure water and vacuum systems, manage drilling fluids, and maintain equipment while traveling to regional job sites.

Candidates must hold a valid Class A or B CDL, have at least one year of Hydrovac or vacuum truck experience in underground utilities, and pass DOT physical and drug screens.