Vacuum Truck Operator

Turner Industries; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

vision

life

ADD

voluntary life / ADD

disability benefits

leaves of absence

401k

paid time off

paid holidays

telehealth access

employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a qualified Vacuum Truck Operator for work in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The role involves transporting and operating vacuum trucks (Liquid and Air Mover) to meet client and company requirements.

Responsibilities include safe loading/unloading, load security, and adherence to DOT regulations. Candidates must have CDL, TWIC, and be able to work under safety protocols, with post-offer drug screening and physicals required.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of DOT Regulations.
• TWIC card required.
• Ability to interpret travel paths, driving routes, tickets and procedures.
• Ability to drive manual transmission equipment.
• CDL vacuum experience preferred.
• CDL license.
• Safety training and/or safety experience in industrial settings.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Client requirements: safety gear and PPE.
• Applicant must not pose risk to health or others.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies of client and company and DOT requirements.
• Ensure tasks and vacuum jobs are completed safely and without incidents.
• Maintain CDL driver qualifications and updated license.
• Load/unload vacuum trucks safely and secure loads.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor preventative maintenance.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor/mechanic.
• Direct Vacuum Technicians and oversee safety execution when required.
• Other duties per supervisor's direction.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

TWIC card

Read travel routes/tickets

Manual transmission operation

Safety and PPE compliance

CDL Vacuum experience

Post-offer screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL vacuum equipment

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 Baton Rouge, LA 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:

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• ADD
• voluntary life / ADD
• disability benefits
• leaves of absence
• 401k
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• telehealth access
• 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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