Vacuum Truck Driver

Vac Truck Driver & Operator

General Expectations/Responsibilities:

• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Take ownership of your hiring decisions
• Treat your co-workers and clients with respect
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable
• Complete other duties as required/assigned

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

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

Details above are subject to change based on changes in Company Policies.

THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT