Hydrovac Technician

Driven Services, LLC has been a trusted partner in the energy sector since 2013. We pride ourselves on professional field service delivery where safety and efficiency go hand-in-hand. We invest heavily in our workforce through comprehensive training, ensuring every team member is prepared to lead in the field. Join a team where productivity is powered by professionalism.

**Position Summary:** The Hydrovac Technician provides essential support in the safe and efficient execution of [vacuum excavation](https://fuzionfs.com/resources/what-qualifications-do-hydrovac-truck-operators-need/) activities. This role is labor-intensive and requires high situational awareness to assist with [daylighting](https://warriortechnologies.net/open_positions/hydrovac-swampers/) and non-destructive digging near sensitive underground infrastructure.

**Core Responsibilities**

** · Rigging & Mobilization:** Assist the Operator with [rigging up and down](https://ttkenterprises.applytojob.com/apply/eehBgExh8g/Hydrovac-Swamper) the truck; manage the assembly of hoses, booms, and attachments.

· **Excavation Support:** Operate high-pressure water wands and guide vacuum [dig tubes](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.omniatraining.ca/training-courses/hydrovac-swampers-safety-training-2/) to expose utilities without causing damage.

· **Site Setup:** Deploy traffic control measures, including [cones, barricades, and signage](https://ttkenterprises.applytojob.com/apply/eehBgExh8g/Hydrovac-Swamper), to maintain a secure work zone.

· **Equipment Care:** Perform daily cleaning and basic maintenance of [hoses, filters, and cyclones](https://warriortechnologies.net/open_positions/hydrovac-swampers/); conduct visual inspections for wear or damage.

· **Inventory Management:** Maintain an accurate [daily inventory](https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3013236/Standard-Safety-Supply/Hydrovac-Technician) of all tools and supplies on the unit.

· **Required Qualifications**

** · Education:** High school diploma or [equivalent (GED)](https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3013236/Standard-Safety-Supply/Hydrovac-Technician).

· **Driver’s License:** A valid driver’s license with a [clean driving record](https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3013236/Standard-Safety-Supply/Hydrovac-Technician) is mandatory; a CDL is a plus.

· **Physical Fitness:** Ability to [lift up to 65 lbs.](https://ttkenterprises.applytojob.com/apply/eehBgExh8g/Hydrovac-Swamper) and work in demanding outdoor environments.

· **Safety Certifications:** Willingness to obtain required safety and compliance training/certifications.

· **Technical Aptitude:** Basic [mechanical knowledge](https://fuzionfs.com/resources/what-qualifications-do-hydrovac-truck-operators-need/) to assist with truck maintenance and troubleshooting.

· **Preferred Skills**

** ** · Strong communication skills for coordinating with site supervisors and team members.

· A clean driving record and a commitment to "Zero Harm" safety cultures.

· Knowledge of underground utility locating and soil types.

**Physical Requirements**

** · Manual Dexterity:** Ability to manipulate high-pressure water wands and heavy vacuum hoses for extended periods.

· **Heavy Lifting: Regularly lifting and carrying equipment, manhole covers, or debris weighing up to 50–80 lbs**.

· **Mobility:** Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing on and off the truck or into trenches.

· **Visual & Auditory Acuity:** Sharp vision for spotting underground utilities and clear hearing to monitor equipment sounds and verbal safety cues.

· **Stamina:** Capacity to perform repetitive physical labor for shifts that often exceed 10–12 hours.

**Working Conditions**

· **Outdoor Exposure:** Constant work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, freezing temperatures, rain, and snow.

· **Noise Levels:** Constant exposure to high-decibel noise from the truck engine and vacuum blower (hearing protection required).

· **Hazardous Environments:** Potential exposure to dust, mud, fumes, and hazardous materials or chemicals depending on the job site.

· **Variable Shifts:** Availability for early morning starts, night shifts, and on-call emergency response.

· **Travel:** Frequent travel to various remote or urban job sites, sometimes requiring overnight stays.

**Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)**

_**Operators are required to always wear industry-standard safety gear, including:**_

· Steel-toed boots (often metatarsal or waterproof).

· Hard hat and safety glasses/face shield.

· High-visibility (FR) clothing.

· Hearing protection and heavy-duty gloves.

Driven Services, LLC has been a trusted partner in the energy sector since 2013. We pride ourselves on professional field service delivery where safety and efficiency go hand-in-hand. We invest heavily in our workforce through comprehensive training, ensuring every team member is prepared to lead in the field. Join a team where productivity is powered by professionalism.

Driven Services, LLC has been a trusted partner in the energy sector since 2013. We pride ourselves on professional field service delivery where safety and efficiency go hand-in-hand. We invest heavily in our workforce through comprehensive training, ensuring every team member is prepared to lead in the field. Join a team where productivity is powered by professionalism.