Richmond,VA - Hydro-X CDL Operator

About the role

Eighty 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/jetter work consists of tank entry, cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, and safety meetings. Heavy lifting at times is required. Working at heights is sometimes required.

Responsibilities

• CDL-A or CDL-B driver's license required with Tanker endorsement and NO RESTRICTIONS
• Properly document all Company, Federal, State, and Customer documentation/paperwork as required by law and or established policy in a clear and legible manner
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate with on‑sight customer representative to locate least intrusive and safest place to park company equipment while on job sight
• Able to lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties/tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner
• Able to troubleshoot and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment
• Safety mindedness is essential
• Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 60+ pounds and work heavy equipment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be comfortable navigating field tool applications

Qualifications

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent and OSHA10 safety card certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10 certification, Hydro Excavators, LLC will pay for computer-based training with applicant completing on-line course within 5 days of hiring on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)

Skills

• Previous jetter and hydrovac, vacuum truck, underground utility or similar field experience is preferred
• Must be available to respond to emergency calls
• Up to date DOT Medical card
• Strong knowledge of emergency processes and procedures
• Tanker endorsement is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Manual transmission (10 & 18 speed) experience is required
• Ability to work well under pressure

Benefits

• Industry leading benefits, such as health, dental and vision, life insurance, STD and LTD starting on Day 1
• 401(k) with a company match up to 6% after 3 months of employment
• Eight Paid Holidays off along with annual paid vacation time

Pay

Weekly pay with the opportunity for overtime.