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About the Role

Hydrovac Operators are skilled laborers running machinery designed to excavate and expose underground utilities safely. This role requires precision and expertise in equipment operation, safety protocols, and efficient excavation practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful completion of hydro excavation projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, and digging
• Operate Hydrovac trucks and equipment in a safe and professional manner
• Supervise activities of Hydrovac Laborers 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 time lines
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections, as well as routine maintenance
• Performing Required Daily Vacuum Excavation Tasks: Potholing Existing Underground Utilities for HDD Work
• Performing Required Daily Vacuum Excavation Tasks: Pole Holes, Anchors, and Trench Work for Company Divisions
• Performing Required Daily Vacuum Excavation Tasks: Exposing Existing Underground Utilities for New Placement and Maintenance Work

Requirements

• Class A CDL Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement is required
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Skills

• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Mapping and Print Reading
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Mechanical ability; and knowledge of equipment and heavy vehicle operation, maintenance, and repair
• Repetitive Lifting of Vac Piping Connections
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience or training

About the Company

• 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.
• From project assessment and planning to execution and cleanup, Superior Hydrovac is specially equipped to handle every aspect of your excavation project.
• We are continually finding solutions to fit our customer’s needs.