Clearsite Industrial

Hydro Excavation Operator

Richmond

full_time

About This Job

Clearsite Industrial Services is expanding and seeking professional Hydrovac Operators to join our business in Richmond, VA.

Hydrovac Excavation is a non-destructive method of excavating as an alternative to mechanical equipment or hand-digging. Hydrovacs use pressurized water and a vacuum system to quickly, safely, precisely and cleanly excavate around utilities, pipelines and numerous other applications.

MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CLASS “B” CDL LICENSE WITH TANKER ENDORSEMENT and CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

Key Responsibilities

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Seventy percent or more of the job’s work time is spent operating the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables.

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Other Hydrovac work consists of cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, safety meetings, etc.

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Heavy lifting at times is required.

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Working at heights are sometimes required

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The job requires typical construction type hours with some weeks being less than 40 hours and other weeks very busy requiring 50 plus hours.

Requirements

MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CLASS “B” CDL LICENSE WITH TANKER ENDORSEMENT and CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

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Minimum of 1 year driving experience with CDL

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Applicant shall agree to initial Drug/Alcohol testing and random testing thereafter

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OSHA10 safety card certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA10 certification, company will pay for computer based training with applicant completing on-line course within 5 days of hiring on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)

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Possess a current and valid DOT medical certificate.

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Criminal background check and safety performance verification will be conducted.

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Clean MVR (2 or less traffic violations in current 3 year period).

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Safety mindedness is essential.

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Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required at times.

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Must be willing to work flexible hours. (Due to client schedule, our operators may not work every day but must be flexible for irregular hours).

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Underground utility experience a plus.

Essential Job Functions: Drive and operate Hydrovac equipment in a safe and professional manner.

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Properly document all Company, Federal, State, and Customer documentation/paperwork as required by law and or established policy in a clear and legible manner.

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Able to effectively and professionally communicate with on-sight customer representative to locate least intrusive and safest place to park company equipment while on job sight.

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Able to lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties/tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

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Able to troubleshoot and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment.

Essential Physical Functions/Requirements of the Job: Hear and distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty.Must be able to repetitively sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach and crawl. *

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Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

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Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time.

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Confined Space Entry may be required to accomplish tasks for some clients when applicable.

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Be able to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

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Must be able to climb ladders, and work from stationary platforms from elevated heights.

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Must be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts.

Benefits

* 401(k)

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Retirement plan

Hydro Excavation Operator

About This Job

Key Responsibilities

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