Vac Truck Operator

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Are you looking for an opportunity at Aqua? We are currently hiring two Vac Truck Operators in the Spring, TX area.

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of vacuum truck in the excavation of underground utilities, backfilling excavations, hauling and unloading various materials, and the evacuation of wastewater from soils and other porous material. The operator is also responsible for the coordination of daily work assignment, preventive and minor maintenance and ensuring compliance with all DOT and environmental requirements and work is performed consistent with Company operating procedures to maximize the safety of all personnel at the work site.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs daily vehicle, equipment, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting maintenance issues and maintains accurate records of inspections and maintenance activities. Responsible for alerting appropriate supervision when preventive maintenance is required or mechanical defects are identified.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs. Uses hand tools and other equipment associated with the vehicle.
• Maintains accurate work records based on the Company's requirements and the work performed. Completes work orders and clears one call tickets.
• Drives vehicle to location and performs vacuum excavation, monitoring the amount of material excavated, type of material. Backfills excavations, hauls and disposes of excess material in an appropriate manner.
• Utilize vacuum equipment to safely evacuate wastewater, water and other foreign material from pipe, vaults, soil and other voids or permeable material.
• Maintains daily inventory and inspection of tools, hoses, fittings and valves connections on the unit for quality assurance to prevent failures or delays.
• Leads work crew and provides direction, guidance and training to assigned helpers.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Texas driver's license, CDL B with Tanker Endorsement

Physical Requirements

• Operate a motor vehicle
• Perform heavy work-exerting up to 90 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently
• May work with limited physical restrictions, subject to company policy
• May be required to work in extreme temperatures, all weather and atmospheric conditions
• May be exposed to wastewater and related hazards
• May be required to work all shifts and schedules

Miscellaneous:

• This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.