About this role
Vac Truck Driver & Operator Responsibilities:
- This position is both a driving and physically demanding position: This role combines commercial driving with specialized equipment operation and requires a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance
- Duties include driving and operating the vacuum truck throughout the workday safely and efficiently: Requires driving from the shop to job sites daily, flushing and cleaning storm and sanitary sewer lines, primarily on new, unused pipelines not in service yet
- Perform hydro excavation, pipeline cleaning, catch basin cleaning and manhole cleaning: Cleaning may occasionally be performed on an active sewer service or main for warranty or emergency work
- Daily duties include lifting manhole covers and storm grates to access structures for cleaning
- Hydro excavation (potholing) is done occasionally as well
- Conduct pre-trip and post trip vehicle and equipment inspections
- Complete daily vehicle and equipment inspection reports
- Follow OSHA, DOT and company safety policies
- Perform routine PM maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs on truck and equipment
- Wear and maintain required PPE
- Transport collected material to the dump location and dispose
- Properly care for all tools and equipment
Qualifications
Position Requirements Include:
- Valid CDL with tanker endorsement and air brakes is required
- Prior experience operating vacuum trucks/vacuum trailers is required
- Clean driving record is required
- Occasional Saturday work availability
- Physical Requirements Include:
Lift 50 – 75 lbs. regularly
- Enter/Exit truck frequently
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Bend, kneel, squat for extended periods
- Work in and around traffic and on construction sites
- Work in confined spaces