CDL Vacuum Truck Driver

General Description:

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a vacuum truck and dump truck as needed.

Key Duties:

• A valid CDL class A or B with good driving record is required
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Tanker Endorsement is a plus
• Demonstrates safety 1st
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Speaks up when sees unsafe act
• Nighttime and weekend hours are possible
• Operate vacuum truck

Qualification Requirements:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to effectively operate a manual transmission.
• Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills) and 2-3 years of experience operating vacuum trucks (or similar equipment).
• Additional experience in related work (emergency response, manual labor, general construction, industrial cleaning) is preferred.
•  A valid Class “B” or “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements is required. • OSHA 40-HR is desired but not required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search as well continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Vacuum Truck Driver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds individually and up to 90 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of safely and productively operating a man-lift.
• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

 Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Vacuum Truck Driver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites or equipment shop such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt.