Reports To: Project Managers
Travel Potential: 25–50%
Compensation: $25 - $32 Hourly
Company Profile:
Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.
With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.
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Job Summary:
As the Hydro Vac Truck Operator, you will ultimately be responsible for safely and efficiently operating vacuum trucks and related excavation equipment, removing and transporting liquids, slurries, and debris, and supporting underground excavation projects. You will perform equipment inspections, maintenance, and excavation activities while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. As the Hydro Vac Truck Operator, your customers are internal construction teams, project managers, and utility clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through safe equipment operation, quality workmanship, and dependable field support.
Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
- Operate vacuum equipment, track hoes, backhoes, trucks, and other excavation equipment
- Perform daily inspections and maintenance of trucks, machines, equipment, and tools used for assigned jobs
- Operate vacuum trucks to remove and transport liquids, slurries, and debris from excavation sites
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure trucks and equipment are in safe operating condition
- Maintain accurate logs of services performed, including volumes and types of materials collected
- Perform routine maintenance on vacuum trucks and related equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Perform Hydro Vac truck and trailer maintenance
- Properly dispose of vacuum excavation materials in accordance with applicable requirements
- Actively participate in safety meetings
- Monitor and verify quality control and uniformity of work
- Perform physical labor and digging as required to support excavation activities
- Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs
Required Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, and Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement
- Valid DOT Medical Card
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Good driving record
Experience
- 2–3 years of previous experience operating vacuum trucks
- Experience operating excavation equipment preferred
- Experience performing vacuum truck and related equipment maintenance preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of safety regulations related to waste management and excavation
- Ability to safely and efficiently operate vacuum trucks and excavation equipment
- Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs
- Ability to maintain accurate service and operational records
- Ability to perform physical labor and digging as required
- Ability to work effectively as part of a construction team
- Ability to work safely in varying weather and field conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating track hoes, backhoes, and other excavation equipment
- Previous utility construction or underground excavation experience
- Experience with vacuum excavation operations and material disposal requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
- Ability to perform physical labor and digging activities
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to safely perform duties at active excavation and construction sites
Congruex Culture & Benefits:
Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.
We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
- Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
- 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
- Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
- Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
- Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more
Additional Employment Information:
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.
