Hydrovac Operator

CDL A or B Driver (Tanker Endorsement) – Hydro-Excavation

Location: Essexville, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Environmental Services / Industrial Services

Young's Environmental is seeking motivated CDL A or B Drivers with a tanker endorsement to join our Hydro-Excavation team in Essexville, Michigan. If you're looking for stable, year-round work with opportunities to grow, this is the role for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and skill
• Weekly direct deposit
• $1,500 sign-on bonus (paid in full after 90 days)
• Premium pay rates for after-hours, weekend, and emergency projects
• Plenty of overtime opportunities
• Performance-based raises and career growth
• Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for employees and qualified dependents)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off plus 6 company holidays
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid uniforms
• Company-provided cell phone and iPad for ELDs and digital forms
• Employee recognition programs including bonuses and family trips

Opportunities to Grow

• Company-paid training that exceeds industry standards
• Increase earnings by obtaining a HAZMAT endorsement or upgrading from CDL B to A
• Volunteer for premium-rate weekend and emergency work
• Opportunities to move into Supervisor or Emergency Response Manager roles

Why Join Young's?

• Safe, modern company-owned vehicles and equipment
• No commuting to job sites — transportation provided
• Full PPE uniforms provided
• Family-owned and operated since 1989
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Year-round work with no seasonal layoffs

Job Responsibilities

• Operate hydro-excavation trucks using high-pressure water and vacuum systems
• Perform potholing, daylighting, trenching, and utility locating
• Maintain clean and organized job sites
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections
• Follow verbal and written directions
• Participate in emergency response projects as needed
• Complete daily paperwork and documentation

Requirements

• Valid CDL A or B with tanker endorsement
• Ability to drive a 13-speed manual transmission
• Minimum 1 year of tanker experience
• Negative drug and alcohol test (including marijuana) per federal regulations
• Satisfactory background check (evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid medical card
• Physically able to perform a labor-intensive role (lifting, kneeling, standing for long periods, etc.)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Young's Environmental Cleanup, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Military & Veteran-friendly company.

Apply now to join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and treats you like family.

Acknowledgement: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• HydroVac: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Tanker Endorsement (Required)
• CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25