Vacuum Truck Operator

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Vacuum Truck Operator will support and execute the safe, quality, and efficient completion of various tasks related to vacuum truck operations being performed at a petrochemical processing plant, including but not limited to:

• Craft specific labor
• Preparation, inspection, operation, loading, unloading, and cleaning of industrial vacuum trucks and/or related equipment, tools, parts, components, etc. to transport raw, hazardous, and/or waste materials, finished products (high and low flash), etc. throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
• Providing support services such as but not limited to firewatch , holewatch , bottlewatch , light equipment/vehicle operation, general housekeeping, etc.
  
  
  

Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements –  see below.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing and able to work:
• Up to 7 days per week
• Overtime, call-out, swing shift, etc. as required
• Must be capable of working under the direction of a skilled Leadman and under the supervision of an experienced Foreman.
• Must be experienced with and/or capable of successfully completing all required training/qualifications necessary to oversee safety-sensitive work which includes but is not limited to the preparation, set-up, and execution of hot work, confined space entry, and fresh air work.
• Must be experienced with and/or capable of successfully completing all required training/qualifications necessary to utilize all related tools, apparatuses, equipment, etc. to execute safety-sensitive work which includes but is not limited to the preparation, set-up, and execution of hot work, confined space entry, and fresh air work.
• Will be expected to assist other crafts when not actively performing vacuum truck operation activities.
• Must be capable of reading, understanding, and adhering to restrictions and/or requirements of various types of work permits, SDSs, and/or JSAs.
• Must successfully complete Short Service Employee (SSE) program, if applicable.
• Must successfully complete a 90-day probationary period. Any disciplinary and/or attendance issues during this time will be grounds for termination.
• Must maintain satisfactory bi-annual evaluation scores of no less than 3.0. Unsatisfactory bi-annual evaluation scores of less than 3.0 for two consecutive cycles will result in disciplinary action, up to termination, for poor performance.
  
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Must have a strong approach, understanding, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in an industrial environment.
• Must be capable of and will be expected to perform pre-task hazard assessments to identify potential risks and implement pro-active elimination and/or mitigation techniques.
• Must have extensive and demonstrated experience performing maintenance on various types of industrial equipment in a petrochemical facility.
• Must actively participate and support site programs such as (at a minimum):
• Safe Catch/Quality Catch/Stop Work Authority
• Continuous Improvement (SMART Focus)
• Applicable customer initiatives/programs
• Must be experienced with the preparation, disassembly, repair, fabrication, reassembly, and/or installation of industrial equipment such as piping, fittings, valves, boilers, towers, vessels, tanks, exchangers, reactors, pumps, etc. as well as various structural components.
• Provides support services such as but not limited to firewatch , holewatch , bottlewatch , light equipment/vehicle operation, material kitting/delivery, general housekeeping, etc.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Current or Former Zachry Employee with acceptable ESR rating only.

Reports to Position

This position does not have any direct reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with Tank and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Must possess and maintain valid 40-hour HAZWOPER credentials.
• Must have at a minimum 4 years of related experience as a Vacuum Truck Operator.
• Must have experience using industrial hand and power tools in an industrial work environment.
• Must have experience operating industrial equipment within a petro-chemical, or similar, facility.
• Must possess good problem-solving abilities and an agile mindset.
• Must possess aptitude for mechanical equipment, have effective computing, literacy, and numeracy skills, and manual dexterity.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and valid CDL Driver’s License with Tank and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Must possess effective communication skills (written and/or verbal) with co-workers, supervisors, and customer .
• Must possess a strong commitment/understanding of Zachry and customer core values, safety rules, and regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid TWIC card for the duration of employment.
• Must successfully complete and maintain applicable Safety Council and/or Site-Specific credentials for the duration of employment.
• Must possess and maintain valid 40-hour HAZWOPER credentials pre-employment.
• Must complete the Zachry corporate Driver’s Package pre-employment.
• Must be capable of leading and mentoring other crew members such as helpers, apprentices, and Journeymen II.
• Must possess skills and ability to preplan, coordinate, and order material for specific jobs/activities/tasks.
• Will be expected to assist other crafts when not actively performing vacuum truck operation activities.
• Must be capable of operating large, industrial, manual transmission vehicles.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, cycling, bending, squatting, lifting, driving and physically demanding work. 
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools. 
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50lbs.
• Must be capable of safely inspecting, handling, manually moving, lifting, connecting, disconnecting, and stowing a wide variety of vacuum hoses and fittings. 
• Must be capable and comfortable working at extreme heights on fixed, temporary, and/or mobile platforms.
• Must be capable and comfortable working within confined spaces to include but not limited to tanks, vessels, pits, excavations, etc.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. 
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, chemical suits, and steel-toe boots. 
• Must be clean shaven.