What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydrovac Truck Operator- Abilene, TX position at Linetec Services, LLC (S4)?
Who We Are
Linetec is a part of the Centuri Group, who is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!
We are seeking a Hydrovac Truck Operator to join our team in the Abilene, TX area. This is a very physical job that requires operating a hydrovac truck (vacuum excavator) to safely expose underground utilities using high-pressure water and a powerful vacuum system. The ideal candidate should have experience in excavation, hydro excavation, or vacuum truck operations and be comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.
CDL REQUIRED
What You'll Do
- Operate a hydrovac truck to excavate around underground utilities safely
- Use high-pressure water to break up soil and vacuum debris into the truck
- Transport and dispose of excavated material appropriately
- Follow safety protocols and regulations to prevent damage to underground lines
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections on the truck and equipment
- Work in various weather conditions and job site environments
- Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks daily
What You'll Have
- Must have a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
- Must be local to the Abilene, TX area
- Ability to perform heavy physical labor in outdoor environments
- Experience with vacuum trucks, hydro excavation, or construction-related work preferred
- Knowledge of safety procedures for underground utility work is a plus
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
What You'll Get
- Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401K w/ Company Match
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
- Potential Bonus Opportunities
- Career Development Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
- Weekly Payroll
Work Environment
- Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
- All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
- Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
- Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
- Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Legal Stuff
- Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
- Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
- Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required
- Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.
Nearest Major Market: Abilene
