Vacuum Truck Operator - Sewer & Storm Drain

Waggoner Engineering; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Atakapa Services, LLC (A Waggoner Company) is hiring a Vac Truck Operator for their New Orleans operations. The role focuses on operating and maintaining vacuum trucks to safely remove materials, while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, inspections, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with the team and clients. Willingness to travel for multi-day jobs is required, with opportunities for advancement within the Waggoner

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Proven experience operating vacuum trucks or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Must be willing to travel for jobs that require multiple days on location.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks to collect, transport, and dispose of industrial waste, liquids, sludge, and other materials.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on vacuum trucks and perform pre-/post-trip inspections.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and clients to coordinate tasks and communicate issues promptly.
• Act as part of the emergency response team in case of spills or accidents, including disaster response such as hurricanes.

Skills

CDL with endorsements

Vacuum trucks experience

Safety regulations

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Job description

Atakapa Services, LLC (A Waggoner Company) is hiring a Vac Truck Operator for their New Orleans operations. The role focuses on operating and maintaining vacuum trucks to safely remove materials, while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, inspections, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with the team and clients. Willingness to travel for multi-day jobs is required, with opportunities for advancement within the Waggoner