Vacuum Truck Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Vacuum Truck Operator will support and execute the safe, quality, and efficient completion of various tasks related to vacuum truck operations being performed at a petrochemical processing plant, including but not limited to:

• Craft specific labor
• Preparation, inspection, operation, loading, unloading, and cleaning of industrial vacuum trucks and/or related equipment, tools, parts, components, etc. to transport raw, hazardous, and/or waste materials, finished products (high and low flash), etc. throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
• Providing support services such as but not limited to firewatch, holewatch, bottle watch, light equipment/vehicle operation, general housekeeping, etc.

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements - see below.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing and able to work:
• Up to 7 days per week
• Overtime, call-out, swing shift, etc. as required
• Must be capable of working under the direction of a skilled Leadman and under the supervision of an experienced Foreman.
• Must be experienced with and/or capable of successfully completing all required training/qualifications necessary to oversee safety-sensitive work which includes but is not limited to the preparation, set-up, and execution of hot work, confined space entry, and fresh air work.
• Must be experienced with and/or capable of successfully completing all required training/qualifications necessary to utilize all related tools, apparatuses, equipment, etc. to execute safety-sensitive work which includes but is not limited to the preparation, set-up, and execution of hot work, confined space entry, and fresh air work.
• Will be expected to assist other crafts when not actively performing vacuum truck operation activities.
• Must be capable of reading, understanding, and adhering to restrictions and/or requirements of various types of work permits, SDSs, and/or JSAs.
• Must successfully complete Short Service Employee (SSE) program, if applicable.
• Must successfully complete a 90-day probationary period. Any disciplinary and/or attendance issues during this time will be grounds for termination.
• Must maintain satisfactory bi-annual evaluation scores of no less than 3.0. Unsatisfactory bi-annual evaluation scores of less than 3.0 for two consecutive cycles will result in disciplinary action, up to termination, for poor performance.

• Must have a strong approach, understanding, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in an industrial environment.
• Must be capable of and will be expected to perform pre-task hazard assessments to identify potential risks and implement pro-active elimination and/or mitigation techniques.
• Must have extensive and demonstrated experience performing maintenance on various types of industrial equipment in a petrochemical facility.
• Must actively participate and support site programs such as (at a minimum):
• Safe Catch/Quality Catch/Stop Work Authority
• Continuous Improvement (SMART Focus)
• Applicable customer initiatives/programs
• Must be experienced with the preparation, disassembly, repair, fabrication, reassembly, and/or installation of industrial equipment such as piping, fittings, valves, boilers, towers, vessels, tanks, exchangers, reactors, pumps, etc. as well as various structural components.
• Provides support services such as but not limited to firewatch, holewatch, bottle watch, light equipment/vehicle operation, material kitting/delivery, general housekeeping, etc.

Current or Former Zachry Employee with acceptable ESR rating only.

This position does not have any direct reports.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with Tank and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Must possess and maintain valid 40-hour HAZWOPER credentials.
• Must have at a minimum 4 years of related experience as a Vacuum Truck Operator.
• Must have experience using industrial hand and power tools in an industrial work environment.
• Must have experience operating industrial equipment within a petro-chemical, or similar, facility.
• Must possess good problem-solving abilities and an agile mindset.
• Must possess aptitude for mechanical equipment, have effective computing, literacy, and numeracy skills, and manual dexterity.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and valid CDL Driver's License with Tank and HAZMAT endorsements.