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Hydro Excavation Operator


Clearsite Industrial
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Clearsite Industrial Services is expanding and seeking professional Hydrovac Operators to join our business in Richmond, VA.

Hydrovac Excavation is a non-destructive method of excavating as an alternative to mechanical equipment or hand-digging. Hydrovacs use pressurized water and a vacuum system to quickly, safely, precisely and cleanly excavate around utilities, pipelines and numerous other applications.

MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CLASS "B" CDL LICENSE WITH TANKER ENDORSEMENT and CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

Key Responsibilities
  • Seventy 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 work consists of cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, safety meetings, etc.
  • Heavy lifting at times is required.
  • Working at heights are sometimes required
  • The job requires typical construction type hours with some weeks being less than 40 hours and other weeks very busy requiring 50 plus hours.

Requirements

MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CLASS "B" CDL LICENSE WITH TANKER ENDORSEMENT and CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.
  • Minimum of 1 year driving experience with CDL
  • Applicant shall agree to initial Drug/Alcohol testing and random testing thereafter
  • OSHA10 safety card certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10 certification, company 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.)
  • Possess a current and valid DOT medical certificate.
  • Criminal background check and safety performance verification will be conducted.
  • Clean MVR (2 or less traffic violations in current 3 year period).
  • Safety mindedness is essential.
  • Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required at times.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours. (Due to client schedule, our operators may not work every day but must be flexible for irregular hours).
  • Underground utility experience a plus.

Essential Job Functions: Drive and operate Hydrovac equipment in a safe and professional manner.
  • 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.

Essential Physical Functions/Requirements of the Job: Hear and distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty. Must be able to repetitively sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach and crawl.

  • Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time.
  • Confined Space Entry may be required to accomplish tasks for some clients when applicable.
  • Be able to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
  • Must be able to climb ladders, and work from stationary platforms from elevated heights.
  • Must be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts.

Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
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JOB SUMMARY
Hydro Excavation Operator
Clearsite Industrial
Richmond
a day ago
N/A
Full-time

Hydro Excavation Operator