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Hydro Excavation/Vacuum - Operator I

AIMS Companies, LLC
Houston, TX Other
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2025

Job Details

Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Houston Branch - Houston, TX
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    High School or G.E.D. Equivalent
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Travel Percentage:    Up to 25%
Job Shift:    Any

Description

AIMS Companies is currently searching for a talented Hydro Excavation/Vacuum - Operator I.   Must have valid CDL.

**$1200 Sign on Bonus**

 

We are offering immediate start and excellent pay!

 

Responsibilities:

Operating vacuum and hydro excavation trucks throughout the course of a job. Using high pressure water and vacuum systems for excavation, to include: Potholing, trenching, tunneling, locating utility lines, subsurface utility engineering and cleaning tanks.

 

Job Description:

  • Responsible for operating and properly maintaining vacuum and hydro excavation trucks throughout the course of the job.
  • Operating hydro excavation truck to perform potholing, trenching, tunneling, locating utility lines, subsurface utility engineering and cleaning tanks.
  • Must be able to manage water pressure in excess of 3000 psi.
  • Responsible for maintaining the equipment and keeping it in top operating condition.
  • Responsible for keeping the equipment clean inside and out.
  • Responsible for following company policies.
  • Completing paperwork, forms, and records as needed.
  • Follow all company and OSHA mandated safety policies and procedures.
  • Follow local and federal DOT Regulations while operating machinery and vehicles.
  • Good communication with other employees and customers.

This list is not a full description of the duties of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the company’s operational needs.

Qualifications


Requirements:

  • Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement
  • Possess a current and valid DOT medical certificate
  • Criminal background check and safety performance verification
  • Clean MVR
  • Underground utility experience a plus
  • Driver’s License with clean driving record
  • Minimum of 21 years old
  • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

 

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Above-average customer service and communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Capable of working under time constraints to ensure critical deadlines are met.

 

Benefits:

Benefits are available to full-time employees (30 or more hours per week).

  • Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary short-term and long term disability insurance after 60 days.
  • Holiday pay.
  • 40 hours vacation pay after 1 year; 80 hours after 2 years.
  • Sick pay according to state laws.
  • 401(k) with company match after 1 year.

* Per Diem is available to all employees regardless of employment classification (full-time, part-time, or temporary employees).

 

Travel:

Travel may be required. Per Diem is paid for any overnight travel.

 

About Aims Companies

The AIMS Companies is a renowned industrial and municipal cleaning and inspections company that uses state of the art equipment to provide clients a wide range of high quality services, including but not limited to, hydro-blasting, wet/dry vacuuming, industrial coatings and CCTV pipeline inspections, remediation, spill response, hydro-demolition, and transportation. Our mission is to be the safe, reliable, and secure choice that results in the best value for our customers.

 

Company headquarters are in Scottsdale, AZ with offices throughout the Northwestern, Southwestern, Southern and Southeastern United States. At AIMS Companies we believe our diverse and talented employees are the key to our company’s reputation and success.

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