Hydro-Vac Operator

Job Summary:
The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for operating a Company asset (truck equipment or otherwise) while ensuring the safe and efficient completion of the Hydrovac / Hydro-Jet projects and for residential and commercial clients. Class B CDL required, Class A preferred w/ no restrictions.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift vehicle inspection and report deficiencies to shop immediately.
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment and unusual conditions to the Maintenance Manager utilizing the proper vehicle inspection report paperwork.
• Operate service truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information, following detailed directives on work orders.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with dispatch to receive additional instructions and changes to work locations etc.
• Maintains cognitive awareness of immediate surroundings both vertically and horizontally, ensuring the jetter reel is extended off the front bumper, telescopic boom and body is raised in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for the successful completion of hydro excavating projects, hydro-jetting projects, including: subsurface utility line exposure, utility potholing, debris and blockage removal, slot trenching and general vacuum digging.
• Ability to operate the televising and locating units, including: both manual push devices and robotic tractor.
• Understands the capabilities, functions and limitations of the hydrovac and televising and locating units.
• Maintains truck logs according to state and federal regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.