What are the responsibilities and job description for the HydroX - Hydrovac Operator position at Hydro-X?
Position Overview:
Seventy percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro- vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables.
Other hydro-vac work consists of tank entry, cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, and safety meetings. Heavy lifting at times is required. Working at heights is sometimes required.
Essential Functions:
- Valid Driver's license
- Properly document all Company, Federal, State, and Customer documentation/paperwork as required by law and or established policy in a clear and legible manner.
- Able to effectively and professionally communicate with on-site customer representatives to locate the least intrusive and safest place to park company equipment while on the job site.
- Able to lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties/tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
- Able to troubleshoot and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment.
- Safety-mindedness is essential.
- Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull 60 pounds and work heavy equipment
- Must be willing to work flexible hours.
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be comfortable navigating electronic equipment
Qualifications:
Education Required: Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent and OSHA10 safety card
certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10 certification, Hydro Excavators, LLC
will pay for computer-based training with applicant completing on-line course within 5 days of hiring
on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)
Special Knowledge/ Skills
Required:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of emergency processes and procedures
- Underground utility or construction experience a plus.
- Ability to work well under pressure
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.