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Hydrovac Operator

M.L. Chartier Excavating
Fair Haven, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Position Title: Hydro Excavation Operator

General Purpose

The HX Operator will operate a hydro excavation truck and excavate using high water pressure and vacuum systems. This will include locating daylighting and trenching.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operating HX truck and maintaining truck
  • Must locate utility lines
  • Effective communication with on-site foremen regarding progress and safety
  • Adhere to and enforce all safety standards
  • Maintain organized and clean job site throughout the project.
  • Participate in and promote the safety culture
  • Maintain all necessary job-related certifications
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Must have CDL A or B with Tanker Endorsement and DOT Medical Card
  • No Manual Restriction- must be comfortable driving a manual truck
  • Must have experience with Hydro Excavation/Vac Trucks or Tankers
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as an individual environment
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to work with hands on tools and to work in construction related situations
  • Follow instructions given both orally or in writing
  • Ability to work independently, with accuracy and in accordance with company safety and quality standards
  • Ability to communicate in English with other employees for the purpose of hazard recognition, problem solving, or other purposes

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 - $29.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

  • DO YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE OPERATING A VAC TRUCK OR HYDRO VAC TRUCK?

License/Certification:

  • CDL A or CDL B license (Required)
  • Tanker Endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30

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