Hydrovac Operator

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Hydrovac Operator

Position Summary:

Are you enthusiastic about safe excavation and operating equipment? Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR) is a growing, award-winning, and established union highway/heavy contractor looking for an experienced Hydrovac Operator to join our team. In this role, you’ll use high-pressure water and vacuum systems to dig precisely and efficiently, uncover utilities, and contribute to various construction projects. The Hydrovac Operator is responsible for performing many different tasks that require physical labor during all phases on the construction site.

Job Duties:

• Exposing utilities for design and excavation purposes, using hydro excavation and potholing.
• Perform vacuum excavation activities near utilities such as coring, drilling, shoveling, and more.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection logs.
• Possess and exercise good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Promptly report any accidents, injuries, or mechanical faults to management.
• Possess working knowledge of construction site safety, maintenance, and road safety regulations. Operate in a safe and productive manner.
• Understand and know DOT rules and regulations.
• Be aware of surroundings. Upon entering a job site locate all overhead and backing hazards such as power lines, railroad crossings, light poles. Be consistently vigilant of these hazards.
• Familiarity with the   Employee Handbook and Guidelines for Trucking Provider and Drivers.
• Perform general clean up at each site, responsible for loading and unloading supplies.
• Maintain onsite equipment and tools used.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous experience operating vac truck required.
• Knowledge of the Twin Cities and surrounding area.
• Class A or B (CDL), tanker endorsement, and valid license required.
• All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References will also be checked.
• Ability to work variable shifts with extended hours.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 50+ pounds and have the physical stamina for manual labor in varying weather conditions.

Other Requirements:

All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References will also be checked.

Work Schedule: Seasonal (April
- November)

Competencies & Expectations:
Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees play an active role in workplace safety and promote a positive safety culture at all times.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization, and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employees share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

We are also looking for a candidate who can:

• Be a Professional Driver:
  • BR always expects you to be a safe driver on the road.
  • BR always expects you to be a respectful driver on the road.
  • Be aware that your truck is a moving billboard for Bituminous Roadways, Inc. Any action you take, or do not take, is a direct representation of the company.
  • BR always expects you to be the better person on the road and set a positive example.
• Do Pre and Post Trip Walk around:
  • Pre trip truck walk around at the beginning of your shift.
  • Post trip truck walk around at the end of your shift.
• Do Toolbox Talks
  . Read and retain weekly Safety Toolbox talks sent out by Safety Manager.
• Be reliable
  . You are expected to be ready to work (in truck, ready to go) at your designated start time.
• Be adaptable
  . Be able and willing to embrace change and learn.
• Be good at customer service
  . Deliver helpful and friendly customer service. (Customers include both co-workers and people outside the organization.)
• Be flexible
  . Be willing to work around changing requirements or needs. Offer assistance where needed.
• Be Personally Resilient
  . Handle stress and ambiguity without losing your composure or motivation.
• Be Professional
  . Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor and appearance. Follow best practices and be aware of appropriate behavior.
• Be an Over-Communicator
  . Communicate effectively. Be open and honest at all times. Ask questions. Do not assume. Must be…