Hydrovac Operator - CDL-A- HDD

Essential Functions

• Completes all work assigned in compliance with Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries procedures and customer requirements
• Utilizes company provided resources in a manner that is productive and protects the assets from damage and theft
• Responsible for their own safety, the safety of other Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries employees and the customers and general public that encounter their work activities
• Follows any corrective action provided by the Operations Supervisor
• Trains and directs the duties of the pothole operator doing hydro excavation
• Performs daily and weekly truck inspections, truck / trailer paperwork including Department of Transportation (DOT) fuel log, immediately notify the Operations Supervisor of any truck / trailer repairs that are needed or performed
• Ensures that truck is fully equipped with tools, mirrors, tape measures, paint, core bits, core drill, backfill material, pot hole plates etc. and that the equipment operates properly
• Cleans, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety, performs the required pre-trip, post trip inspections and the required paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment
• Utilizes defensive driving practices
• Operates truck in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable company, state and federal safety regulations
• Follows required company and DOT reporting procedures
• Maintains paperwork during the day including DVIR and driver’s logbook
• Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance

Roles And Responsibilities

• Completes all work assigned in compliance with Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries procedures and customer requirements
• Utilizes company provided resources in a manner that is productive and protects the assets from damage and theft
• Responsible for their own safety, the safety of other Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries employees and the customers and general public that encounter their work activities
• Follows any corrective action provided by the Operations Supervisor
• Trains and directs the duties of the pothole operator doing hydro excavation
• Performs daily and weekly truck inspections, truck / trailer paperwork including Department of Transportation (DOT) fuel log, immediately notify the Operations Supervisor of any truck / trailer repairs that are needed or performed
• Ensures that truck is fully equipped with tools, mirrors, tape measures, paint, core bits, core drill, backfill material, pot hole plates etc. and that the equipment operates properly
• Cleans, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety, performs the required pre-trip, post trip inspections and the required paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment
• Utilizes defensive driving practices
• Operates truck in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable company, state and federal safety regulations
• Follows required company and DOT reporting procedures
• Maintains paperwork during the day including DVIR and driver’s logbook
• Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance

Success Factors

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. multiple times during a work shift
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Experience And Education

• One (1+) plus years of demonstrated Potholing/Hydro Excavating experience with strong knowledge of underground utilities is required
• Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities is required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A or B, with airbrake endorsement and tanker endorsement) is required
• Candidates must pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, a DOT regulated physical as a requirement of the job and pass a pre-employment drug screen