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Vac Truck Operator

Congruex
$49,041 - $63,479 a year
Columbus, Ohio
Full time
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Hydro Vac Truck Operator
Business Unit: Ohio Valley Excavating, a Congruex Company
Department: Construction
Reports To: Project Managers (PM)
Employment Status: Full-time non-exempt (hourly)
Primary Location: Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Valley Excavating, a Congruex Company
Founded in 2004, OVE services the utility industry with installation and maintenance for underground electrical and communications infrastructures. OVE’s full-service excavation capacities span commercial and industrial construction as well as emergency repairs, with experience across the private and public sectors in Ohio and the Midwest.

Job Summary:
As a Vacuum Truck Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of vacuum trucks to assist with excavation projects, including the removal of liquids, slurries, and debris. This role is vital to our operations, ensuring sites are clean and safe for further excavation and construction work

Must have a valid CDL driver’s license, with a good driving record and pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Ability to operate vac equipment: vac, track hoe, backhoe, trucks, and excavating equipment.
  • Performs daily inspection and maintenance of truck, machines, equipment, and tools for 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 are in safe operating condition.
  • Follow safety protocols and regulations, always ensuring compliance.
  • Collaborate with site supervisors and team members to coordinate waste removal and other services effectively.
  • Maintain accurate logs of services performed, including volumes and types of waste collected.
  • Perform routine maintenance on the vacuum truck and related equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Assist in other excavation tasks as needed, including site cleanup and preparation.
  • Respond to emergency

  • Reads and understands job blueprints, noting existing utilities and other obstacles at the job site.

  • Makes sure that all materials for job site are available.

  • Ensures that job site is barricaded, if necessary.
  • Vac Truck / Trailer maintenance
  • Jackhammer concrete, asphalt etc.
  • Pothole utilities

  • May also operate backhoe, mini excavator, shovel and vacuum truck.
  • Correctly communicate with crew of location utilities
  • Operate Vac Truck and Trailer
  • Patch potholed utilizes, leaving property better than initially found
  • Back fill holes and pits
  • Uses ground tampers and jack hammer
  • Drive dump truck
  • Properly dispose of vac materials
  • Performs restoration work and clean up job site, making sure job site is as it was.
  • Files complete and accurate paperwork daily, (credit card receipts, timecards, daily completion sheets, job reports, billing, maintenance schedule, safety meeting information)
  • Communicates daily with the foreman regarding safety, work needs. Reports progress of jobs to the foreman and discuss any problems for resolutions
  • Actively participate in safety meetings.
  • Follows established safety rules on job site, to and from job site, and uses common sense in maintaining a safe environment for self, team members, customer and the public.
  • Monitor and verifies quality control and uniformity of work
  • Assist in any other assigned tasks as required
  • Minor mechanical skills are required (repair machine, trailer, etc)
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals etc.
  • Ability to operate construction equipment and tools
  • Ability to use basic math to calculate footage, measurements, prices, timecard, etc.
  • Familiar with construction terminology
  • Ability to do physical labor and digging


LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS:

This position requires the following licenses, certificates, or registrations to perform the essential job duties or

to meet legal requirements to perform this function.

  • DOT Medical Card

  • Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement

  • CPR/
  • First Aid Certification

  • Flagger Certification

  • Competent Person Certification


  • Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsements.
    • Previous experience operating vacuum trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred.
    • Knowledge of excavation and site preparation processes is a plus.
    • Strong understanding of safety regulations related to waste management and excavation.
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including outdoor settings.
    Education and Experience:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • At least two years related experience required.
    Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.).
    • Comfort with standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
    • Willingness to work in various weather conditions.

    Why Work at Congruex?

    No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
    • 401(k) Program with a company match
    • Bonus program
    • The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.
    • Paid Vacation
    • Holiday pay
    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
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