What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydrovac Operator position at TLS Group, Inc.?
The Hydrovac Operator is involved in the successful completion of hydro excavation projects. Should have basic knowledge of the operation as it relates to the truck and equipment. The operator should be receptive to guidance as well as training and mentorship by the supervisor.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform debris removal, slot trenching, daylighting, and digging.
- Set up and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for hydrovac operation.
- Operate hydrovac trucks and equipment in a safe and professional manner.
- Ensure all hydrovac truck equipment and components are always in good working condition.
- Perform pre and post-trip inspections and general housekeeping.
- Maintain and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Enforce stop-work authority.
- Safely work in all-weather environments.
- Enforce and abide by company safety policies and procedures at any given location.
- Operate power washer.
- Understand the basics of equipment operation.
- Perform potholing, trenching, locating, and or cleaning collecting the material.
- Pulls hose(s) from the hose tray and connects one end to the truck and puts the other end into the pit or connects to a tank to extract fluid and material.
- Monitors the amount of fluid extracted and the amount of fluid the vacuum truck is lawfully allowed to haul, and other situations presented by the site or the customer.
- Uses hand tools and other equipment associated with the vehicle.
- Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required by immediate supervisor.
- Complete company paperwork accurately and timely
Required Skills/Abilities/Experience:
- Must have a valid Class A CDL, tanker endorsement required.
- Required experience with operating hydrovac trucks and equipment such as those describe above.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work safely, with or without supervision
- Must be physically capable of lifting, squatting, bending, pulling and other weight bearing activities of up to 50 lbs
Working Conditions:
- Job sites that are hot in the summer and cold in the winter, hazardous, noisy, and dusty.
- Occasional work in warehouse.
- Frequent driving.
Other duties, responsibilities, required skills/abilities, and physical requirements may be added, changed, or removed by immediate supervisor.