Vessel Team Leader

Vessel Cleaning Oversight Team Leader

At Pro-Vac, we are not just providing hydro-excavation and storm/sewer maintenance services—we are supporting the critical infrastructure that keeps communities moving. We believe in delivering safe, efficient, and innovative solutions with the most talented and dedicated team in the industry. Mission of the Role As a Vessel Cleaning Oversight Team Leader You will lead and supervise vessel cleaning operations while ensuring compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.

Provide leadership, training, and operational oversight to field crews, ensuring job safety, efficiency, and service excellence while supporting Pro-Vac's commitment to maintaining essential infrastructure.

If this sounds like you, apply today! What you'll love to do:

• Ensure all company, customer, and regulatory protocols and policies are followed, including OSHA, DOT, and confined space entry regulations while participating in safety meetings, hazard identification (complete daily JHA), and adherence to best practices. Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ensure 100% completion of daily vehicle inspections in Samsara. Oversee basic preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment, including Hydrovac trucks, water trucks, roll-off trucks, and other specialized equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
• Supervise daily vessel cleaning, ensuring tasks are completed safely, on time, and in accordance with customer expectations. Ensure 100% completion of required paperwork and documentation daily in Service Titan
• Maintain professionalism and clear communication with customers to ensure service expectations are met, proactively addressing concerns, providing updates, and reinforcing trust through reliable service execution.
• Achieve 100% compliance with assigned training deadlines in KPA or other safety training systems and carry required certifications, including a valid medical card and any job-specific credentials.

Why Pro-Vac is Perfect for You

• You'll enjoy a flexible schedule
• A competitive base salary of $90,000-$115,000
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Vision, LTD, Life, EAP)
• 401k with 4% match
• Paid Vacation & Sick/Safe Leave
• Paid Holidays

What You Bring:

• Class B CDL with a tanker endorsement (required).
• 3+ years of experience in vessel cleaning, industrial cleaning, or hydro-excavation.
• 1+ years of supervisory or leadership experience (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of confined space entry, H₂S hazards, and OSHA/DOT regulations.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments, including H₂S exposure, confined spaces, and extreme temperatures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of diesel truck operations, hydraulics, and vacuum system mechanics.
• Commitment to DOT compliance & safety regulations, following OSHA, DOT, and company safety protocols, including respirator fit requirements (clean-shaven policy).

What You'll Do Daily

• Lead Vessel Cleaning – Supervise teams, ensure safety, and oversee operations.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance – Enforce OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Oversee Equipment Maintenance – Ensure inspections, troubleshooting, and issue reporting.
• Customer Communication – Provide updates, maintain professionalism, and complete reports.
• Train & Develop Team – Mentor operators, enforce training deadlines, and provide feedback.
• Work in Hazardous Environments – Follow protocols for confined spaces and hazardous gas areas.
• Maintain PPE Compliance – Enforce respirator fit-testing and clean-shaven policies.
• Adapt to Travel & Remote Work – Work in remote locations, staying in camps/hotels as needed.
• Perform General Labor – Use hand tools, set up containment, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Foster Teamwork – Communicate with managers, safety personnel, and crew.
• Travel – Based in Midland, TX with regional travel.

What is Pro-Vac? Pro-Vac is a leading provider of hydro-excavation and storm/sewer maintenance services, dedicated to supporting general contractors, facility owners, utility companies, municipalities, and government agencies. With over 30 years of experience, we have expanded our services nationwide, delivering safe, efficient, and innovative subsurface solutions to maintain and construct critical infrastructure. Our organization is continuously growing, offering employees excellent career and personal development opportunities.

We understand the importance of having the RIGHT people in RIGHT positions to deliver exceptional service to our clients.