Vacuum Truck Operator

Turner Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries’ Turner Specialty Services is seeking an experienced Vacuum Truck Operator for work across the Texas area. You will transport and operate multiple vacuum trucks, ensuring secure loads and adherence to client and company safety policies.

The role requires a CDL, TWIC, DOT familiarity, and the ability to read routes and procedures. Physical stamina and willingness to perform maintenance and supervise technicians are important. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• DOT regulations knowledge is essential for safe operation.
• TWIC card is required for access to certain sites.
• CDL license is required to operate commercial vacuum trucks.
• Experience with vacuum trucks and manual transmission is preferred.
• Safety training and compliance with PPE is mandatory.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen is required.
• Safety equipment (hard hat, glasses, boots, etc.) must be used as required.
• Ability to read and follow travel routes, tickets, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive vacuum trucks safely according to client and company standards.
• Load/unload and secure hoses and vacuum equipment; move between sites as needed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain DOT compliance and accurate tickets/documentation.
• Coordinate with supervisors and vacuum technicians; oversee basic safety on site.

Skills

DOT Regulations

TWIC card

CDL License

CDL Vacuum experience

Manual Transmission

Safety training

Post-offer drug screen

Safety equipment usage

Reading routes & procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Specialty Services is looking for an experienced Vacuum Truck Operator for work in the Texas area. Vacuum Truck Driver is responsible for transporting and operating multiple types of Vacuum Trucks (Liquid and Air Mover) both loaded and unloaded according to Client/Company requirements.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Working knowledge of DOT Regulations
• TWIC card required
• Ability to interpret information such as travel path/driving routes, billing tickets, operating instructions, and both company and client procedures
• Ability to drive Manual Transmission Equipment
• Relevant CDL Vacuum experience in an industrial environment preferred
• CDL License
• Technical training and/or industrial related safety experience
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others at the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Responsible for adherence to safety policies and procedures of both client and company, including information about assigned work, equipment used, and administrative functions, Adherence to all DOT requirements related to assigned work, Ensure assigned job tasks and Vacuum jobs are completed safely, according to applicable safety and company standards, aligned with client direction, and without loss of containment or environmental incident, Responsible for Maintaining CDL driver qualifications and keeping an updated license, Tasked with ensuring safe loading and unloading of vacuum trucks, load/product is always secure, driving and operating in a safe manner at all times, and other related duties associated with Vacuum Truck Operations, Perform basic troubleshooting and complete minor equipment preventative maintenance, Responsible to relay any company equipment deficiencies, issues, or preventative maintenance items to the supervisor and/or company mechanic for resolution, Able to mobilize and demobilize hoses and related equipment, and clean equipment once jobs are completed, Tasked under certain conditions to direct Vacuum Technicians and oversee basic safety execution of those technicians, Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; walking; pushing; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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