Hydrovac Technician

Description

The Hydrovac Technician assists operators and other crew members with a variety of manual labor-related tasks including the set up and pull down of rigs and equipment, setting up and operating hydrovac equipment, digging & excavating, pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintaining an orderly and safe job site.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, available to work overtime and weekends as needed

Travel: Must be willing to travel for short periods of time as needed 

Work Environment

· Must be able to work in all weather conditions and noisy environments Physical Demands:

· Be able to work extended hours and variable shifts

· Be able to wear all required PPE

· Be able to climb ladders and work from stationary platforms from elevated heights

· Confined Space Entry may be required to accomplish tasks for some clients

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

Responsibilities 

· Operate and care for construction equipment and machines

· Assist with proper disposal of debris and waste materials

· Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards

· Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks

· Load and unload construction materials

· Comply with all DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations

· Put together and take apart temporary structures

· Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary

· Perform site clean up

Requirements

· Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen

· Pass a criminal background check, MVR, and safety performance verification

· Must be able to work 10-12+ hour days including some weekends when needed

· Must be 18 years or older

Competency (KSAs)

· Willingness to learn and use emerging technologies

· Ability to work in a team environment

· Must possess and exhibit a strong safety acumen

· Written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Education & Experience:

· Underground utility and/or construction experience

· Heavy Equipment Operation experience

· Previous hydrovac, trucking, vacuum truck or other related industrial experience is a plus

Benefits:

· Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance 

· Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

· 401(k) matching 

· PTO 

· Paid Holidays

· Life and AD&D Insurance and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance 

·Employee Assistance Program 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, NG is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate regarding race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.