HydroVac Operator
Pubblicato il 20-08-2026 - PCM [Pipeline Construction & Maintenance in Bitonto
Description
Position: Hydrovac Operator w/ CDL Reports To: Hydrovac Manager
Summary
The Hydrovac system is a non-destructive method of excavating as an alternative to mechanical equipment or hand-digging. The Hydrovac uses pressurized water and a vacuum system to quickly, safely, precisely and cleanly excavate around utilities and pipelines.
Essential Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities
(Other duties may be assigned)
- Must have either a CDL Class A or B with air brakes & tanker endorsements (Hazmat endorsement not required);
- Clean driving record & a minimum of 1-year CDL driving experience;
- Previous Hydrovac or trenching experience is preferred;
- TWIC Card is required;
- Ability to travel & work out of town/state for extended periods of time;
- Ability to be on-call 24/7 for emergency response work;
- Driving and operating Hydrovac units;
- Completing tasks associated with daylighting excavation, trenching, and shoring;
- Ninety percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables.;
- Other Hydrovac work consists of tank entry, cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, attending training sessions, paperwork, truck maintenance, safety meetings, etc.;
- Rigging equipment in and out;
- Performing pre and post trip inspections;
- Completing all required paperwork on a daily basis
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
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