Vacuum Truck Operator - Monroe, LA

Turner Industries; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator to transport and operate various vacuum trucks in accordance with client and company requirements. The role focuses on safe loading/unloading, adherence to DOT regulations, and basic maintenance.

Applicants should possess a CDL, may require TWIC, and will follow safety protocols and directives from supervisors and clients. Prior vacuum truck experience is preferred and physical requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• CDL License required.
• Experience with vacuum trucks is preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations is required.
• TWIC card required.
• Ability to drive manual transmission equipment.
• Ability to interpret travel paths, routes, and operating instructions.
• Strict adherence to safety policies and company/client procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures for client and company.
• Ensure DOT requirements are met for assigned work.
• Maintain CDL driver qualifications and updated license.
• Load/unload vacuum trucks safely and secure load/product.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor preventative maintenance.
• Relay equipment deficiencies to supervisor or mechanic.
• Mobilize and demobilize hoses and related equipment.
• Oversee safety execution of Vacuum Technicians as directed.

Skills

CDL License

CDL Vacuum experience

DOT Regulations

TWIC card

Manual transmission

Interpretation of travel paths/routes

Safety compliance

Post-offer drug screening

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Vacuum Truck Operator

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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