Vacuum Excavation Tech (Air & Hydrovac Operator)

• Handle job site setup and safety: cones, signage, traffic control (if applicable), site cleanup, etc.
• Keep accurate daily records of job details: utility exposures, findings, locations, materials used, etc.
• Operate hydrovac / vacuum excavation trucks for utility potholing, daylighting, and general excavation.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle/equipment inspections and basic maintenance.

• Career-focused and interested in learning related services (utility locating, designating, etc.).
• Strong safety mindset — understands importance of pre-/post-trip inspections, equipment maintenance, and job site safety.
• Experience with utility locating/designating is a plus but not required.
• Reliable and communicative — shows up consistently, communicates well with team, and willing to work variable hours when needed.
• Prefer candidates with 2+ years operating hydrovac or vacuum excavation equipment, ideally in support of SUE work (utility potholing, daylighting, etc.).
• Physically capable — able to work outdoors in varied conditions, lift 50+ lbs, and handle physically demanding tasks.
• We're open to non-CDL candidates who have experience with utility potholing or vacuum excavation using non-CDL vac trucks—especially if they're working toward getting a CDL or are interested in obtaining one. While a CDL is preferred, we have a non-CDL vac truck available, so we'd consider strong candidates who don’t yet have their CDL license.
• Willing to cross-train in utility locating/designating as part of career growth.
• CDL Class A or B with tanker endorsement preferred, but we are also open to:We're open to non-CDL candidates who have experience with utility potholing or vacuum excavation using non-CDL vac trucks—especially if they're working toward getting a CDL or are interested in obtaining one. While a CDL is preferred, we have a non-CDL vac truck available, so we'd consider strong candidates who don’t yet have their CDL license.
• Cross-train in utility locating and designating — including use of EM locators, GPR, and interpreting utility maps/plans.
• Willing and able to work nights, weekends, and travel occasionally.

Compensation: $26.00 - $31.00 / hour

• Support available for obtaining CDL licenses, endorsements, and safety certifications.
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• We offer on-the-job training and mentoring, especially for techs looking to grow into utility locating/designating roles.
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure