Hydrovac Operator

Job description:

Overview

The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining hydrovac trucks, construction equipment, and company vehicles to support utility construction and excavation operations. This full-time position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience and involves transporting equipment and materials, preparing jobsites, and assisting field crews with daily construction activities.

The Hydrovac Operator must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, inspect, and maintain hydrovac trucks, construction equipment, machinery, and company vehicles.
• Operate commercial vehicles in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with DOT driver qualification requirements and company policies.
• Conduct required vehicle inspections and ensure equipment meets applicable DOT regulations and company standards.
• Complete and maintain all required company documentation, DOT inspection reports, and operational records.
• Prepare construction sites by identifying and removing obstacles, debris, and potential hazards.
• Follow supervisor instructions to perform manual labor and support daily field operations.
• Load, unload, transport, and properly secure construction materials and equipment.
• Protect company assets by ensuring loads are secured before and during transportation.
• Assist with the collection, handling, and proper disposal of debris and waste materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of company vehicles, equipment, and assigned work areas.
• Assemble and dismantle temporary structures and equipment as needed.
• Verify, document, and maintain inventory records as directed.
• Comply with applicable DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and company safety regulations.
• Participate in required training and demonstrate a willingness to learn new equipment, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Perform routine jobsite cleanup to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support field operations and project completion.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of two years of relevant commercial driving or construction experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for the assigned vehicle.
• Ability to meet applicable DOT driver qualification requirements.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) screening.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with company standards.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, extended hours, and variable shifts as needed.
• Previous jackhammer operating experience required.
• Ability and willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Skills and Competencies

• Willingness to learn and utilize new equipment, procedures, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented construction environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established safety procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer, data entry, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.

Preferred Experience

• Bilingual communication skills.
• Previous experience operating hydrovac trucks or vacuum excavation equipment.
• Experience operating skid steers (Bobcats), mini-excavators, or similar construction equipment.
• Familiarity with underground utility construction, excavation, and heavy equipment operations.