Septic Pump Truck Operator

Septic Pump Truck Operator

Location: Auburn, WA
Pay: $26.00 – $35.00 per hour Commission Bonus Opportunities On Call Rotation Pay
Job Type: Full-time
Service Areas: Primarily Pierce and South King County; may occasionally include Kitsap, Thurston, Mason, Snohomish, and Lewis Counties

Hiring Incentive: Experienced Septic Operators are eligible for a $5,000 incentive ($2,500 at 6 months and $2,500 at 1 year)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Septic Pump Truck Operator to join our field operations team. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role supporting essential wastewater services.

No prior experience is required. We provide full training for individuals who are motivated, dependable, and willing to learn a skilled trade. Operators develop technical knowledge, safety skills, and field experience through structured on-the-job training.

This role offers a clear path into a respected skilled trade with increasing responsibility, independence, and earning potential. Once trained, operators work with a high level of autonomy in their day-to-day work, making this a strong long-term career opportunity for those who prefer hands-on field work.

CDL A highly preferred | CDL B accepted
Home every night

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vacuum trucks (liquid waste systems) in a safe and compliant manner
• Operate 10 to 18 speed manual transmission vehicles
• Receive, interpret, and complete job dispatches using truck-mounted systems
• Perform septic system troubleshooting and field assessment
• Provide professional and customer-focused service to residential clients
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a field operations team
• Perform physically demanding field work throughout the day, including outdoor work in all weather conditions and extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Safely lift, carry, and move up to and occasionally over 75 lbs as needed, including lids, covers, hoses, and related equipment, sometimes without mechanical assistance
• Maintain availability for on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Safely operate tools, equipment, and job site materials
• Participate in ongoing training, certification, and skill development

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A or B with tanker endorsement (required)
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable licensed driving experience (permit time excluded, insurance requirement)
• Must meet FMCSA qualification standards and company/insurance MVR requirements
• Must meet company and insurance carrier underwriting standards based on MVR review, including no DUI/DWI or license suspensions within the past 5 years
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening (FMCSA compliant)
• Must successfully complete post-hire commercial vehicle road test and operational evaluation
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Safety-sensitive role under FMCSA regulations requiring strict compliance with commercial driving standards
• English proficiency sufficient to safely follow instructions, complete documentation, and communicate in the field
• Must be available for on-call rotation and willing to work overtime
• Willingness to learn and perform hands-on field work in varying conditions
• Must obtain and maintain WOSSA 101 and 102 certifications (company paid training provided)
• Commitment to ongoing training and safe work practices
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset

Benefits Package Includes

• Company Paid Medical for Employees ($25.00 bi-weekly employee contribution)
• Dental Insurance – Supplemental Available (After 2 months)
• Vision Insurance – Supplemental Available (After 2 months)
• Company Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance – Principal Colonial
• 401K - 4% Company Match
• Paid Sick Leave (begin accruing on first day of work, earning 1 hour for 40 hours worked, and eligible for use after 90 days)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans (begins on 1 year anniversary and is tiered based on tenure)
• Pet Insurance: Supplemental Available through United Healthcare
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance (Short- & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, etc.)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Program
• 6 Paid Holidays (After 6 months of employment): New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• As a token of our gratitude, Veterans and Active Military Members Receive Veterans Day as an Additional Paid Holiday (After 6 months of employment)

Supplemental Pay

• Performance Bonus - Revenue Generating Bonus
• Commission Opportunities
• On-call rotation pay

Work Location: In person – Auburn, WA 98001

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CDL: Class B or higher with Tanker Endorsement
• Experience operating a Septic Pump Truck vehicle
• Willing and able to operate a manual transmission (10-speed or greater)
• 23 years of age (for insurance purposes only)
• Acceptable MVR
• Pass FMCSA Clearinghouse check
• Current WOSSA 101 Certificate
• Pass pre-employment DOT drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment

Salary : $26 - $35