Vacuum Truck Operator – CDL Tanker Endorsement

Shirley Contracting Company; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company is hiring Vacuum Truck Drivers to operate jetting and vacuum equipment across multiple Virginia sites. The role requires a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, and a preference for HAZMAT.

You will complete DOT pre-employment screenings and pass a physical, while handling heavy lifting and maintaining logs. Join a safety‑driven team at Shirley Contracting with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match,

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement; HAZMAT preferred.
• Clean driving record with no major traffic violations in the last 7 years.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical and drug screen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to pass background checks for secure facility access.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain inspection logs.
• Maintain vehicle mileage logs and work tickets.
• Operate vacuum and jetting equipment to clear storm drains, sanitary lines, and conduits.
• Hydro excavation using high-pressure water jetting with a nozzle/ lance.
• Safely operate the commercial vehicle in traffic, construction zones, and tight sites across Virginia.
• Keep vehicles clean and well-maintained and uphold health and safety policies.
• Collaborate with teammates and maintain positive working relationships.

Skills

Class B CDL

Tanker endorsement

HAZMAT endorsement

Clean driving record

DOT pre-employment

Lift 50 pounds

Background checks

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company is hiring Vacuum Truck Drivers to operate jetting and vacuum equipment across multiple Virginia sites. The role requires a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, and a preference for HAZMAT.

You will complete DOT pre-employment screenings and pass a physical, while handling heavy lifting and maintaining logs. Join a safety‑driven team at Shirley Contracting with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match,