Vacuum Truck Driver

About This Role

Drive a vacuum truck and operate equipment to perform industrial cleaning and environmental services. Ensure safe and proper execution of jobs at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as safety representative, ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Operate vacuum equipment and hydroblasting equipment.
• Operate special equipment, such as Ultra High-Pressure pumps.
• Operate equipment by energizing pumping equipment, specialized hydroblasting, chemical cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks, and cutting equipment.
• Examine cleaned surfaces to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on company equipment.
• Perform all duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines and jet rudders.
• May direct a crew of vacuum technicians.
• Transport equipment and personnel to and from customer locations.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, driver’s logs, and comply with DOT requirements.
• Load and unload hoses.
• Unload vacuum truck at disposal sites.

Requirements

• Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training
• On-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs
• Ability to understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of emergency equipment operation (e.g., fire extinguishers)
• Class A or Class B CDL License, required
• No Restriction on CDL License, required
• Tankers Endorsement, required
• TWIC, required

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Experience operating a vacuum truck
• Working knowledge of operating equipment used in wet and dry vacuums

Benefits