Vac Truck Operator

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

Company Overview

Dave’s Construction LLC is a premier underground utility contractor based out of Sioux Falls, SD, specializing in heavy infrastructure, directional drilling, and utility installation. Our crews are currently executing major long-term infrastructure projects in area. We are looking for a dedicated, safety-conscious Traveling Vacuum Truck / Hydrovac Operator to support our directional boring and excavation teams on site.

Job Overview & Location Details

• Corporate HQ: Sioux Falls, SD.
• Travel/Schedule: Regular regional travel to Minnesota and surrounding area job sites is required. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, home on the weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Hydro-Excavation & Potholing: Safely operate high-pressure water and vacuum systems to expose underground utilities (potholing) ahead of directional drilling crews.
• Drilling Fluid Management: Manage, vacuum, and legally dispose of drilling mud and bentonite slurry from directional boring operations.
• Equipment Operation: Set up, break down, and clean heavy-duty vacuum hoses, booms, debris tanks, and fluid pumps daily.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to OSHA, DOT, and 811 'Call Before You Dig' regulations to protect existing underground infrastructure. Perform daily pre/post-trip inspections.

Requirements & Qualifications

• License: Valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL is required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience operating a Hydrovac, Jet-Vac, or Vacuum truck specifically in an underground utility or civil construction setting.
• Utility Knowledge: Basic understanding of directional boring, trenching, or sewer/water installation is highly valued.
• Screening: Clean driving record (MVR) and ability to pass DOT physical and drug screens.