Are you enthusiastic about safe excavation and skilled in operating hydrovac equipment? Join the Western Industrial team as a Hydrovac Operator! In this role, you will use high-pressure water and vacuum systems to dig precisely and efficiently, uncover utilities, and contribute to various construction projects. This position collaborates cooperatively with the team to successfully complete projects including utility line exposure, debris removal, slot trenching, digging, and cleaning tankers. If you are detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and ready to be part of essential infrastructure work, apply now to join our dedicated team.

Salary: $30.00-$35.00 per hour based on experience with opportunities for annual increases and career advancement!

What You will Be Doing:

In this role you will perform functions including:

• Operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in a variety of working environments, including confined spaces.
• Driving our hydrovac trucks (60% of total work time).
• Attending safety meetings.
• Performing routine inspections and minor repairs of the hydrovac equipment.
• Preparing work areas by setting up safety measures and addressing potential hazards.
• Documenting and reporting all Western Industrial, Federal, State, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and inspect grounding and/or bonding procedures for hydroVac operation.
• Set-up and break-down equipment.
• Perform general clean-up of jobsites.
• Assist in safely maneuvering trucks on jobsites (flagging and backing operations).
• Connect hoses and fittings on various tanks as assigned by the hydrovac driver.
• Proactively communicate with facility operators and other staff assigned to the location where hydro excavation projects are being performed.
• Serve as a positive representative of Western Industrial, providing customer service and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Practice teamwork to ensure efficiency and safety of all hydro excavation projects.
• Help maintain clean and professional appearance of vehicle at all times.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any vehicle safety concerns.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• May be assigned other job tasks duties between hydro excavation projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What We are Looking For:

• Valid Class A or B CDL is required with Tanker endorsement; or willingness to obtain it.
• CPR/First Aid, Fall Protection and OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Preferred experience driving a manual transmission (10-18 speed) without automatic restrictions.
• Prior hydrovac equipment operation or related industrial experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Safely provide vacuum service according to policies and procedures.
• Operating the flow and functionality of 2 and 3-inch hoses, tank, and flex hoses.
• Document all work performed according to policy.
• Ensuring driving log books, pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and maintenance files on the vehicle are accurately maintained.
• Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.
• Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.
• Ability to work variable shifts with extended hours.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 50 pounds and have the physical stamina for manual labor in varying weather conditions.

What You will Need for Success:

• Customer Service Focused and comfortable with customer interaction.
• Enthusiasm for being part of a safety-focused collaborative team.
• Technology adept.
• Personal Protective Equipment provided.
• Candidates must undergo a physical examination and complete pre-employment screenings such as driver’s abstract review and drug and alcohol test.

If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.

What You will Get in Return:

Western Industrial offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Generous weekly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions.
• Group Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Generous Vacation Programs.
• Employee Training Program(s).
• Paid Sick Time Programs
• Per Diem.

Travel:

25% travel required. Requires the ability to travel to field locations where environment may vary significantly.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must constantly position, transport and/or move 50 or more pounds. On occasion moving over 50 pounds will be required.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:
• • Stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly;
  • Be stationary for prolonged periods of time;
  • Work in confined or restrictive working spaces;
  • Ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, traverse metal walkways at heights;
  • Balance with equipment and while moving large and/or heavy objects;
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
  • Reach with hands and arms above the head and to ground level;
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or otherwise reach into confined spaces;
  • Push and pull material and equipment from one place to another;
  • Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;
  • Work using repetitive motion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

• Occasionally in an office environment.
• Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme cold, extreme heat, and high winds.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, hand tools and small to medium-sized power tool use.
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• Regularly exposed to non-toxic propane fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Could require hearing protection at times. This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours. Physical presence at the work site is required.

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Western Industrial is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Western Industrial will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Western Industrial is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please contact us at hr@wirc.com to request an accommodation due to a disability.