What are the responsibilities and job description for the HydroVac Operator position at Tilson Technology Management?
Job Category:
General Application
Salary Interval:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$24.00 - $33.00
Application Instructions
Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 14 years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients.
Position Description
The Hydrovac Operator is involved in the successful completion of hydro excavation projects. They should have basic knowledge of the operation as it relates to their truck, trailer, and equipment. The operator should be receptive to guidance as well as training and mentorship by the supervisor. In all tasks, the individual will be required to set safety as the priority and apply those principles personally and to their respective team members.
Responsibilities:
- Perform debris removal, slot trenching, daylighting, and digging
- Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for hydrovac operation
- Operate hydrovac trucks and equipment in a safe and professional manner
- Ensure all hydrovac truck equipment and components are always in good working condition
- Perform pre and post-trip inspections and general housekeeping
- Maintain and use appropriate personal protective equipment
- Enforce stop-work authority
- Safely work in all-weather environments
- Enforce and abide by company safety policies and procedures at any given location
- Operate power washer
- Understand the basics of equipment operation
- Perform potholing, trenching, locating, and or cleaning collecting the material
- Pulls hose(s) from the hose tray and connects one end to the truck and puts the other end into the pit or connects to a tank to extract fluid and material
- Monitors the amount of fluid extracted and the amount of fluid the vacuum truck is lawfully allowed to haul, and other situations presented by the site or the customer
- Uses hand tools and other equipment associated with the vehicle
- Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required by immediate supervisor
- Complete company paperwork accurately and timely
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid Class A CDL, tankers endorsement preferred
- Must have pull behind hyrdrovac experience
- Experience with operating hydrovac trucks and equipment such as those describe above, required
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work safely, with or without supervision
- Must be physically capable of lifting, squatting, bending, pulling and other weight bearing activities of up to 50 lbs
Must be at least 21 years of age to meet Tilson’s driving eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tilson provides a comprehensive benefits package emphasizing choice, health, wellness, and financial security. Upon starting, employees can select from various medical plans, along with vision and dental insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) with company contributions, an HSA with generous employer contributions, industry-leading parental and military leave, and more. Additionally, Tilson offers new hires a time-off package that includes 10 holidays, 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, and up to 5 paid days off for hazardous weather, with additional time off based on tenure.
We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own.
Tilson believes in Safety, Composure, Respect, Accountability, Professionalism, and Integrity. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you explore our website or visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture.
Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.
Salary : $24 - $33
