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Hydrovac Operator

Pro-Vac
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026

As a Vac-Truck Operator at Pro-Vac...

You will work for one of the largest Hydrovac fleets in the U.S to bring sustainable environmental services to our communities. Kinetic is a part of the Pro-Vac family. Every day, you will travel somewhere new, build relationships with current and potential clients, and receive comprehensive training to be the best in the industry. To thrive in this job, you must demonstrate excellent customer service, be a self-motivated “go-getter”, and an efficient problem-solver. If this sounds like you, apply today!

When you join team Pro-Vac, YOU GET...

  • To work with an employee-centric work culture with an amazing team!
  • An average annual salary of $70,000-$100,000 (includes base rate, prevailing wage*, and OT)
  • Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life, EAP)
  • Sick & Safe leave
  • Paid Vacation leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Assistance in purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (including safety boot & eyewear)
  • In-house training by our Field Training Coordinator
  • A company that will invest in your future!
  • And more!

You MIGHT be a good fit on our AWESOME team if you are...

  • A licensed Class A or Class B CDL Driver with Tanker & Air Brake Endorsements with no restrictions. Must be able to drive a manual transmission 
  •   A positive and motivated self-starter!
  • An experienced vac-truck operator looking to expand your career or a CDL driver looking to learn a new field
  • Able to successfully pass drug, MVR & background screenings
  • Can work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary, including nights, weekends and on-call
  • Are able to lift 80lbs and complete daily physical activity

What you'll LOVE doing...

  • Driving and operating equipment, including Eductor/Vacuum/Pump trucks, in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Practicing proper housekeeping by keeping job sites & trucks clean, putting tools away, and ensuring an organized workspace
  • Performing pre-trip & post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Demonstrating professionalism and excellence during customer relations and services provided.

PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS
If you thrive working outdoors and hands-on, here's what this role demands:

  • Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights
  • Standing and moving for extended periods; operating vehicles across varied terrain
  • Perceiving auditory safety signals, verbal warnings, and radio communications in active field environments
  • Wearing all required PPE including OSHA-compliant respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, and safety footwear
  • Reading site documentation and accurately operating equipment controls
  • Working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wet conditions
  • Maintaining situational awareness around active traffic, heavy machinery, and underground utilities
  • Working in confined spaces per applicable safety protocols

Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact HR@pro-vac.com.

What is Pro-Vac?

We deliver safe, efficient, and innovative subsurface solutions to support the maintenance and construction of our communities’ critical infrastructure through our expansive fleet and the most talented, highly skilled team in the industry.

*Eligible to receive prevailing wages at the contracted rate when you complete work for municipalities or as part of union partnership

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000

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