Vac Truck Operator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Brockton (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Underground is hiring an experienced Vac Truck Operator to support underground utility construction and directional drilling crews. This role requires safe operation of a vacuum excavation truck to expose utilities and daylighting.

You will travel to different sites, perform pre-trip inspections, and maintain equipment, while following safety policies and DOT requirements. Strong CDL and potholing experience are essential, plus willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and pass

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Vac truck / hydro-vac experience.
• Underground utility construction experience.
• Experience potholing and exposing existing utilities.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors.
• Ability to pass required background and drug screening.
• Ability to work in active construction zones.

Responsibilities

• Operate vac truck for potholing, daylighting, trench cleaning, and utility exposure.
• Safely expose utilities around fiber, electric, gas, water, sewer, and telecom lines.
• Support HDD crews by exposing utilities before drilling or excavation begins.
• Set up work areas using cones, barricades, and required traffic-control measures.
• Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip, and equipment inspections.
• Report equipment damage, mechanical concerns, utility conflicts, and unsafe conditions to the foreman.
• Assist with general underground construction and jobsite cleanup.

Skills

Class A CDL

Vac truck / hydro-vac experience

Underground utility construction

Potholing / daylighting

Travel willingness

Tools

Mini excavators

Skid steers

Hydro-vac equipment

Job description

Anderson Underground is hiring an experienced Vac Truck Operator to support underground utility construction and directional drilling crews. This position is responsible for safely operating a vacuum excavation truck to expose existing utilities, complete potholing and daylighting, and support drilling and excavation operations. Travel is required.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate vac truck equipment for potholing, daylighting, trench cleaning, and utility exposure.Safely excavate around existing fiber, electric, gas, water, sewer, and telecommunications lines.Support HDD crews by exposing and verifying utilities before drilling or excavation begins.Operate the vacuum system, water system, boom, hoses, and related attachments.Set up work areas using cones, barricades, and required traffic-control measures.Follow utility markings, prints, jobsite instructions, and damage-prevention procedures.Transport the vac truck, equipment, water, and materials between jobsites.Empty debris tanks and refill water tanks at approved locations.Complete daily pre-trip, post-trip, and equipment inspections.Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance on the truck, hoses, tanks, pumps, and attachments.Report equipment damage, mechanical concerns, utility conflicts, and unsafe conditions to the foreman.Assist with general underground construction and jobsite cleanup when vac truck duties are complete.Follow all company safety policies, DOT requirements, and jobsite procedures.Required QualificationsValid Class A CDL.Previous vac truck, hydro-vac, or vacuum excavation experience.Underground utility construction experience.Experience potholing and safely exposing existing utilities.Ability to safely operate in active construction zones and around crews and equipment.Ability to complete vehicle inspections, logs, and required paperwork.Willingness to travel and work Anderson Underground’s field schedule.Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and complete physically demanding tasks.Ability to pass required background and drug screening.Preferred QualificationsTanker endorsement.Experience supporting HDD or underground fiber crews.Experience operating mini excavators, skid steers, or other support equipment.Knowledge of utility markings, tolerance zones, and damage-prevention procedures.