Hydrovac Operator - CDL-B- Hydro

About the Role

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company serving the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, and Superior Pipeline Services.

Our core values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Responsibilities

• Complete all work assigned in compliance with Peak Utilities Services Group and subsidiaries procedures and customer requirements.
• Utilize company-provided resources productively and protect assets from damage and theft.
• Ensure personal safety, the safety of other employees, customers, and the general public during work activities.
• Communicate with the job site foreman or bore lead at the completion of assigned work.
• Complete work orders and dailies accurately and submit paperwork to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Advise the Operations Supervisor of any field conditions that may impact the company’s ability to perform or complete work on time.
• Train and direct the duties of the pothole operator during hydro excavation.
• Perform daily and weekly truck inspections, including DOT fuel logs, and report any needed repairs.
• Ensure the truck is fully equipped with tools, mirrors, tape measures, paint, core bits, core drill, backfill material, and pothole plates, and that equipment operates properly.
• Clean, check fluid levels, and conduct visual inspections of vehicles/equipment for safety and performance; perform pre-trip, post-trip inspections, and required maintenance, including winterizing equipment.
• Utilize defensive driving practices and operate the truck in compliance with company, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Follow company and DOT reporting procedures, maintain paperwork including DVIR and driver’s logbook.
• Ensure the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance.

Requirements

• One (1+) plus years of demonstrated potholing/hydro excavating experience with strong knowledge of underground utilities.
• Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A or B, with airbrake endorsement and tanker endorsement).
• Must pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, a DOT-regulated physical, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Skills

• 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, and perform tasks requiring walking, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• English proficiency sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Pay

$30.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience.