Traveling Laborer - Hydrovac

About the role

As a Laborer at Pro-Vac, you will assist in the use of sophisticated vacuum excavation equipment and remote tools to complete hydro-excavation and cathodic protection. You will overcome unique challenges, work with a great team to create solutions that exceed our clients' expectations, and gain mentorship from our highly trained operators.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the use of sophisticated vacuum excavation equipment and remote tools to complete hydro-excavation and cathodic protection.
• Overcome unique challenges and work with a great team to create solutions that exceed clients' expectations.
• Gain mentorship from our highly trained operators.
• Safely perform manual labor tasks such as loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.
• Safely operate high pressure wands and flexible vacuum hose for excavation needs.
• Absorb and apply new skills and knowledge to continuously improve performance.
• Prepare for your day by verifying instructions, reviewing your required tools for the day, and completing required paperwork with accuracy.
• Exceed client expectations by completing work with professionalism and excellence.

Requirements

• A positive and motivated self-starter!
• A curious and independent problem-solver.
• Comfortable with extensive travel with overnight assignments.
• Able to successfully pass drug & background screenings.
• In good standing and can meet Pro-Vac & DOT driving requirements (including having a valid driver’s license).
• Able to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary, including nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Can demonstrate high quality professionalism during customer interactions.
• Can regularly lift 50lbs and complete daily physical activity, in an outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working outdoors and hands-on.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights.
• Standing and moving for extended periods.
• Operating vehicles across varied terrain.
• Perceiving auditory safety signals, verbal warnings, and radio communications in active field environments.
• Wearing all required PPE including OSHA-compliant respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, and safety footwear.
• Reading site documentation and accurately operating equipment controls.
• Working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wet conditions.
• Maintaining situational awareness around active traffic, heavy machinery, and underground utilities.
• Working in confined spaces per applicable safety protocols.

Benefits

• $22 hourly pay range
• Direct growth path from Laborer to Operator
• Great Benefits (Medical, LTD, Life, EAP)
• Discounted Family benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Travel per diem