Hydro Excavation Operator

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

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.

• 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.
• Other Hydrovac work consists of cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, safety meetings, etc.
• Heavy lifting at times is required.
• Working at heights are sometimes required.
• The job requires typical construction‑type hours with some weeks being less than 40 hours and other weeks very busy requiring 50 plus hours.

• Minimum of 1 year driving experience with CDL.
• Applicant shall agree to initial Drug/Alcohol testing and random testing thereafter.
• OSHA
  10 safety card certification is required. (If applicant does not hold an OSHA
  10 certification, company will pay for computer‑based training with the applicant completing online course within 5 days of hiring on their own. Certification is the property of the applicant.)
• Possess a current and valid DOT medical certificate.
• Criminal background check and safety performance verification will be conducted.
• Clean MVR (2 or less traffic violations in current 3 year period).
• Safety mindedness is essential.
• Travel out of town and out of state to work will be required at times.
• 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).
• Underground utility experience a plus.

• Drive and operate Hydrovac equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Properly document all Company, Federal, State, and Customer documentation/paperwork as required by law and or established policy in a clear and legible manner.
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate with on‑site customer representatives to locate least intrusive and safest place to park company equipment while on job site.
• Able to lead and direct subordinate personnel to perform duties/tasks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Able to troubleshoot and as the need arises perform minor repairs to equipment.

• Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time.
• Confined Space Entry may be required to accomplish tasks for some clients when applicable.
• Be able to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from stationary platforms at elevated heights.
• Must be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan