Vactor Truck Driver

Essential Responsibilities

• Driving – Vactor truck operation
• Complete pre-trip inspection of truck and equipment
• Perform potholing to locate and expose underground utilities prior to excavation
• Clean storm lines, manholes, and catch basins. This includes determining appropriate positioning of truck along with the correct equipment and method of cleaning to implement
• Operate truck to dump contents of storage tank at appropriate dump sites, or in on site containments
• Identify and report necessary repairs, if necessary, for storm lines, manholes, and catch basins, and underground utilities
• Respond to emergency calls requiring the use of the sewer vactor truck and other similar equipment
• Develop and update a schedule of inspection and maintenance
• Ensure safety procedures are being implemented while on the job as mandated by DOSH/OSHA
• Maintain and keep daily records of inspections and work completed on sanitary and storm manholes, collection lines, catch basins, and other water collecting structures. Keep notes while out in the field and report issues to on-site foreman
• Other duties as assigned

Physical

• Work is performed in the field in all weather conditions.
• The work requires balancing, climbing, kneeling, lifting to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, and walking.
• (manhole covers, storm water grates).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. overhead.

Equipment Used

• Vactor truck
• Personal computer
• Vacuum trucks and equipment
• General hand and power tools