What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Action?
Position Summary
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating commercial motor vehicles and specialized industrial cleaning equipment to perform environmental and industrial cleaning services at customer facilities. This position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and the ability to operate vacuum trucks, hydroblasting equipment, combination vacuum/hydro excavation units, roll-off trucks, and other heavy equipment while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
Work is performed in industrial environments, including manufacturing facilities, refineries, chemical plants, power plants, municipalities, and construction sites. Employees must be willing to travel, work overtime, and perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class A or Class B commercial vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Transport equipment, tools, and materials to and from customer job sites.
- Operate industrial cleaning equipment, including: Vacuum trucks, Hydroblasting equipment, Combination vacuum/hydro excavation trucks, Roll-off trucks, High-pressure water blasting systems, Pumps and related industrial cleaning equipment
- Perform industrial cleaning services including: Tank cleaning, Hydro excavation, Vacuum loading, Line flushing, High-pressure water blasting, Confined space cleaning, Spill response support
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of commercial vehicles and equipment.
- Complete daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), driver logs, and required DOT documentation.
- Inspect equipment before, during, and after each job to ensure safe operation.
- Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment safely.
- Follow all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety regulations.
- Properly wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, maintenance, and cleanup.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, customers, and team members.
- Respond to emergency response projects, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with acceptable driving record.
- Must meet DOT physical qualification requirements.
- Ability to pass DOT drug screening requirements.
- Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed, including overnight travel.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules.