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 and excavating, pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, and maintaining an orderly and safe job site.

Full‑time; available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Must be willing to travel for short periods as needed.

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and noisy environments.
• Must be able to work extended hours and variable shifts.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE.
• Must 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.

• 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.

• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and pre‑employment physical.
• Must pass a criminal background check and safety performance verification.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Must work 10–12+ hour days including some weekends when needed.
• Must be 18 years or older.

• Willingness to learn and use emerging technologies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong safety acumen.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Underground utility and/or construction experience.
• Heavy equipment operation experience.
• Previous hydrovac, trucking, vacuum truck or other related industrial experience is a plus.

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental and vision, 401(k) matching.
• PTO and sick pay.

In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, NG Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.