Vac Truck Operator - CDL, Field Waste & Drain Ops

Trilon Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Atakapa Services, LLC (A Waggoner Company) is hiring a Vac Truck Operator for our New Orleans operations. The role focuses on operating and maintaining vacuum trucks to safely remove industrial waste, sludge, and liquids while adhering to safety rules.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, regulatory compliance, documentation, equipment coordination, and emergency response during spills or hurricanes. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Experience operating vacuum trucks or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to travel for jobs that require multiple days on location.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks to collect, transport, and dispose of industrial waste, liquids, sludge, and other materials.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on vacuum trucks and perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations; maintain records.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and clients to coordinate tasks and report issues.
• Act as part of the emergency response team for spills, accidents, and disaster scenarios.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Vacuum truck operation

Safety regulations

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Atakapa Services, LLC (A Waggoner Company) is hiring a Vac Truck Operator for our New Orleans operations. The role focuses on operating and maintaining vacuum trucks to safely remove industrial waste, sludge, and liquids while adhering to safety rules.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, regulatory compliance, documentation, equipment coordination, and emergency response during spills or hurricanes. Equal opportunity employer.