Hydrovac Swamper

About the Role

Superior Hydrovac is a full-service turn-key hydro excavation company dedicated to providing world-class hydrovac services across a diverse range of industries. With a highly trained workforce, a fleet of state-of-the-art hydrovac trucks, and the most advanced tools and technology in our field, we offer an unmatched level of expertise and capabilities. Our core values are guided by safety, focused on communities, and powered by care.

As a Hydrovac Operator, you will work as part of a crew responsible for residential and commercial projects involving underground utilities. This is a non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful completion of hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging.
• Supervise activities of Hydrovac Swamper to ensure employee skill development.
• Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for Hydrovac operation.
• Complete all required paperwork properly and within set timelines.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections, as well as routine maintenance.
• Perform daily vacuum excavation tasks such as:
  • Potholing existing underground utilities for HDD work.
  • Pole holes, anchors, and trench work for company divisions.
  • Exposing existing underground utilities for new placement and maintenance work.

Requirements

• 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 part of a team.
• Sufficient English usage to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Knowledge of basic underground utilities.
• Skills in operating heavy equipment and machines proficiently and safely.
• Ability to use time and equipment efficiently to complete projects on time.
• Effective communication in a team environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and mapping/print reading ability.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience or training.
• Mechanical ability and knowledge of equipment, heavy vehicle operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of manual laboring experience preferred.
• Standard Driver License required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.