Vactor Truck Operator Helper

Inframark; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark is seeking a field technician to participate in the maintenance of water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems. You will be responsible for manual labor, operation of basic tools, and supporting a team of operators.

The role requires strong safety awareness, the ability to work outdoors in various weather, and clear communication with supervisors and the public. A high school diploma or GED is required, with on-call duties and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Applicants must understand occupational hazards and safety practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain.
• Good communication and ability to respond calmly to questions or complaints.

Responsibilities

• Clean sewer stoppages and flush sewer lines.
• Responsible for cleaning, preventive maintenance, and servicing of vehicle.
• Maintains effective communications with the Lead Operator.
• Perform work under the direction of the Operator.
• Perform traffic control as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as required to complete assigned tasks
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule as required to perform the duties of the position.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Shovels

Squeegees

Power tools

Job description

JOB FUNCTION/ PURPOSE

Participate in the manual labor associated with the maintenance of the water system, sanitary sewer system, and storm drainage system.

Responsibilities

• Clean sewer stoppages and flush sewer lines.
• Responsible for the cleaning, preventive maintenance, and servicing of vehicle.
• Maintains effective communications with the Lead Operator.
• Perform work under the direction of the Operator.
• Perform traffic control as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as required to complete assigned tasks
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule as required to perform the duties of the position.

Mandatory Requirements

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Able to perform work in an outdoor environment (heat, cold rain).
• Ability to use of tools and equipment required in job activities (shovels, squeegees)
• To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions/and or complaints and dealing with the public in everyday activities.
• Ability to work within established guidelines.
• Ability to perform repetitious tasks.
• Ability to use and operate pick-up truck and miscellaneous power tools.
• Participate as first responders in emergency situations (tropical storms, hurricanes, and tornados.)
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Class C Texas State Driver's License and safe driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds
• Able to climb ladders and stairways
• Able to pass fit-test for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Must be able to access confined spaces

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.