Vacuum Truck Operator
Company: Ecotech Hydro Excavation
Location: Severn
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Vacuum Excavation Foreman - Job Description
Ecotech exists to provide safe, valuable and trustworthy services
through investment in our employees and customers, while building
long-term relationships as the leader within the Vacuum Excavating
industry. Ecotech is based out of Quarryville, PA and operates in
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and West
Virginia. Crews are dispatched on a daily basis from Ecotech---s
main shop at 349 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566 (the ---Shop
Location---). You will be expected to report to the Shop Location
at the start of each shift. Ecotech also provides emergency
services to clients, so proximity to the Shop Location is
preferred. Ecotech also favors close proximity to the Shop Location
because it typically operates within a 4-hour radius of the Shop
Location; therefore, occasional overnight travel is to be expected.
As a Vacuum Excavation Foreman, you will drive and operate a vacuum
excavation truck and lead the crew assigned to that equipment.
Foreman are expected to arrive early and stay until the last member
of the crew leaves for the day. The truck operates by using
pressurized water and a vacuum system to safely, precisely and
efficiently excavate around utilities, pipelines and numerous other
applications. You will be provided a helper to assist you with your
job responsibilities and duties. Your work is performed outdoors in
all weather conditions. Responsibilities and Duties - Perform the
assigned work in a timely and workmanlike manner; and treat the
customer in the same manner as any owner of Ecotech. - Be properly
trained and responsible for your own safety, and the safety of
others, including other Ecotech employees, customers, and the
general public, including but not limited to proper certifications
and licenses. - Understand and follow duties in accordance with
company safety policies, regulations, practices, and all applicable
laws. - Assist in all phases of construction activities including,
mobilization and operation of equipment, truck maintenance,
organization of project supplies, general cleanup of jobsites, and
attendance at safety meetings. - Perform various excavation
activities near utilities including, core drilling, shoveling,
tamping, back filling and other general construction labor. -
Responsible for operating and maintaining truck(s) and hoses. The
hoses typically used on the truck(s) weigh 80 or more pounds and
are operated manually[YV1] . Must be able to life 80 pounds waist
high. - Possess mechanical ability to evaluate and repair minor
problems with the truck and other equipment. - Able to lead,
direct, and oversee work performed by Vacuum Excavation Helper to
ensure he/she is performing duties in a safe, timely and efficient
manner. - Possess effective communication skills to communicate
with company owners and management, other employees, customers and
the general public in a courteous and respectful manner. - Able to
conduct oneself in a manner that is positive and promotes both you
and Ecotech. - Able to repetitively sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat,
kneel, reach and crawl. - Must be able to work in all outdoor
elements for extended periods of time. - Must be willing to refrain
from extensive use of their cell phone and other mobile devices
during working hours (from the time the truck leaves the Shop
Location to the time it returns to the Shop Location). - Willing to
bring issues that impact the company and/or any of its employees to
the attention of company management immediately upon discovery. -
Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and
comply with drug-free workplace policy. - Must be organized and
have sufficient computer skills necessary to input work orders and
enter time accurately. Qualifications and Skills - Desire for
sustained employment with Ecotech - Demonstrate strong
accountability and a company first mentality. - History of
sustained prior employment with relevant leadership experience;
demonstrated work history of no more than 2 companies working in
construction over the previous 5 years. - Live within thirty (30)
minutes of the Shop Location (during regular commuting hours when
traffic is expected) and have a willingness to come in at off hours
in the event of emergency - Prefer no prior vacuum excavation, and
or vacuum truck experience, and/or industry experience - Must
prioritize getting the job done, but not sacrifice safety to do so
- Must be honest and hardworking --- this includes, but is not
limited to, a failure to disclose information on a job application,
at the time of hire, after employment begins, or in any way
relating to employment with the company or performance of your
assigned job responsibilities. - Must have a positive attitude -
Must have good communication skills - Ability to work well
independently and as a part of a team - Ability to supervise
helper(s) - Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background
check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy - Relevant
Computer Skills on an as needed basis depending on the job -
Provide copies of any relevant or applicable certifications or
trainings as requested by Ecotech - Provide three (3) references in
writing from previous employers which must be reasonably acceptable
to Ecotech Benefits - Vacation - Paid Holidays - Medical, Dental,
and Vision Insurance - Short Term Disability Insurance - Life
Insurance - 401(k) plan with company match - Paid training and
educational opportunities - Company paid Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE) - Advancement opportunities [YV1]Specific lifting
requirement? Company Description Ecotech exists to provide safe,
valuable and trustworthy services through investment in our
employees and customers, while building long-term relationships as
the leader within the Vacuum Excavating industry.
Keywords: Ecotech Hydro Excavation, Severn , Vacuum Truck Operator, Other , Severn, Maryland
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