Hydrovac Truck Operator
Congruex
Operate vacuum trucks to safely excavate, remove waste, and support site preparation.
4 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Columbus, OH
Field
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Utility Relocation
Sector Specialisms
Wireline Network Design
Wireless Network Design
Underground Utility Construction
Aerial Utility Construction
Tower Services
Utility Relocation
Utility Protection
Utility Maintenance
Role
What you would be doing
truck operation
equipment maintenance
safety compliance
waste removal
log documentation
site coordination
- Follow safety protocols and regulations, always ensuring compliance.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure trucks are in safe operating condition.
- Monitor and verifies quality control and uniformity of work.
- Actively participate in safety meetings.
- Performs daily inspection and maintenance of truck, machines, equipment, and tools for jobs.
- Communicates daily with the foreman regarding safety, work needs. Reports progress of jobs to the foreman and discuss any problems for resolutions.
- Perform routine maintenance on the vacuum truck and related equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- May also operate backhoe, mini excavator, shovel and vacuum truck.
- Performs restoration work and clean up job site, making sure job site is as it was.
- Operate vacuum trucks to remove and transport liquids, slurries, and debris from excavation sites.
- Follows established safety rules on job site, to and from job site, and uses common sense in maintaining a safe environment for self, team members, customer and the public.
- Drive dump truck.
- Maintain accurate logs of services performed, including volumes and types of waste collected.
- Files complete and accurate paperwork daily, (credit card receipts, timecards, daily completion sheets, job reports, billing, maintenance schedule, safety meeting information).
- Makes sure that all materials for job site are available.
- Collaborate with site supervisors and team members to coordinate waste removal and other services effectively.
- Ensures that job site is barricaded, if necessary.
- Properly dispose of vac materials.
- Assist in other excavation tasks as needed, including site cleanup and preparation.
What you bring
cdl
tanker endorsement
vacuum truck
heavy equipment
blueprint reading
safety regulations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear.
- Ability to operate vac equipment: vac, track hoe, backhoe, trucks, and excavating equipment.
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsements.
- Ability to operate construction equipment and tools.
- Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery.
- Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting.
- Previous experience operating vacuum trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred.
- Correctly communicate with crew of location utilities.
- Uses ground tampers and jack hammer.
- Knowledge of excavation and site preparation processes is a plus.
- Jackhammer concrete, asphalt etc.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiar with construction terminology.
- Minor mechanical skills are required (repair machine, trailer, etc).
- Reads and understands job blueprints, noting existing utilities and other obstacles at the job site.
- Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals etc.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able and willing to work indoors and outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to do physical labor and digging.
- Patch potholed utilizes, leaving property better than initially found.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations related to waste management and excavation.
- Ability to use basic math to calculate footage, measurements, prices, timecard, etc.
- Flexible PTO for all exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for all non-exempt roles
- 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting on day 1
- Vac Truck / Trailer maintenance.
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (employee paid voluntary options)
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits on day 1
- Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, caregiver support, and more!
- Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Options
- Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning & development.
- 10 company paid holidays
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Security clearance- pre-employment drug screening required.
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Company
Overview
- specializes in building, maintaining, and upgrading broadband networks across the United States.
- operates with a deep commitment to accelerating the growth of broadband infrastructure.
- projects span diverse sectors, providing comprehensive services for large-scale telecom and utility networks.
- prides itself on its ability to deliver turnkey solutions, from planning and design to construction and operation.
- clients include leading telecom and utility companies, as well as regional providers expanding their service reach.
- expertise in both traditional and next-generation networks, supporting everything from fiber optics to 5G deployment.
- key standout is their ability to scale projects rapidly and efficiently, often working in underserved and rural areas.
- diverse portfolio includes building data centers, wireless towers, fiber optic lines, and public infrastructure.
- We put safety first in all we do.
- We approach every job with a sense of urgency and care.
- We value teamwork, collaboration, and communication.
- We have a strong work ethic and a drive to deliver excellence.
- We foster a culture of trust, integrity, and accountability.
Aim by 2030
Net-Zero Target
Target to achieve net-zero emissions by a specific year.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices.
- Focus on energy-efficient technologies in operations and projects.
- Continuously working to minimize waste and optimize resource use.
- Creates an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.
- Prioritizes gender diversity with ongoing efforts to recruit and retain female talent.
- Tracks gender-related metrics to improve workforce balance and representation.
- Focuses on increasing underrepresented groups in leadership and technical roles.
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