Vactor Truck Operator
Vactor Truck Operator
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a talentedVactor Truck Operator for our waste disposal company in Houston! This is a full-time permanent position with significant earning potential.
Your primary responsibility is to safely operate a combo unit and maintain its systems. They are responsible for the transportation cleaning of sewer services and loading/offloading of non-hazardous liquids at various locations.
This is a hands-on driving opportunity - we are seeking drivers that are comfortable working systems physically assisting with tasks at target sites and facilities and have familiarity with heavy equipment outside of driving. Drivers must be comfortable withcustomer interface living in the solution and taking action.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:
Follow removal instructions and maintain compliance with all DOT company and customer safety and operational policies and procedures
Properly load and unload waste at various locations in a professional courteous timely safe and efficient manner
Connect and disconnect hoses operating pumps and valves for loading and unloading
Ensure proper load securement of any hoses or other equipment
Complete manifests logs and other paperwork accurately and timely
Must complete a daily pre-trip and post-trip using the electronic DVIR system
Must adhere to company policies as it relates to loading non-hazardous materials ONLY
Requires knowledge of all applicable DOT rules and regulations; and all job-related Company Local State and Federal requirements to include OSHA safety rules and regulations
Ability to be cross trained to operate other CMVs within license class and endorsements
Requirements
MUST HAVE Current CDL Class A/B License Tanker Endorsement
MUST HAVE 3 years of commercial driving truck driving experience
MUST HAVE 1.5 years of experience in Class 8 truck
MUST HAVE 1.5 years of experience in Vactor truck operations
Hydro jetting and sewer cleaning service experience highly preferred
Waste industry experience or similar preferred
Medically and Professionally qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle (including passing of drug screen MVR PSP Clearinghouse & other background requirements)
Must be able to frequently lift up to 100 lbs.
Vision abilities required include close distance and peripheral vision
Repetitive movements that may include wrists hands of fingers
Frequently operate truck valves hoses and connection tools requiring gross and fine motor skills
Must possess ability to identify mechanical problems of assigned equipment perform minor mechanical repair and/or communicate such problems to necessary person for speedy repairs
Ability to understand and follow specific procedures and directions; unwilling to cut corners
Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Clear understanding of various vacuum units and their operation
Clear understanding of non-hazardous waste
Must possess ability to identify mechanical problems of assigned equipment perform minor mechanical repair and/or communicate such problems to necessary person for speedy repairs
Ability to understand and follow specific procedures and directions; unwilling to cut corners
10-Speed Manual Transmission preferred
CMV Inspection and Maintenance
Additional Position Scope
**Highly labor-intensive position
Frequently climb ladders and work from stationary platforms from elevated heights
New modern equipment
Exposure to dirt odors noise or similar elements
Exposure to confined spaces MUST BE CERTIFIED
Confined space entry in tanks pits trenches and other areas that may include climbing standing and working in awkward positions
Employment Type
Full Time
