Overview and Essential Functions
Overview:
Looking for your next career move in one of the largest growing industries in the country? TelCom Construction is hiring a Hydrovac Truck Operator. Under the direction of the Foreman, this position operates a Hydrovac truck used in utility construction. In addition, this position performs all general laborer duties, as needed, at a worksite.
What will you do?
Operates a vac truck in a safe and productive manner
Assists in maintaining on-site equipment
Maintains tools
Hand digs to locate utilities
Maintains daily inspection logs and graph logs
Loads and unloads equipment from trailers
Pot holes utilities
Knows all utilities and obstructions in work area
Loads and unloads supplies
Performs ground restoration
Performs general clean up
Maintains and properly documents DOT paperwork if applicable
Provides accurate daily timekeeping
Participates in weekly “Tool Box” meetings
Performs the duties of a laborer as needed
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Previous experience operating a vac truck is required.
Must have experience working around Digging/trenching equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations
Ability to follow instructions
Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools.
Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules and operating instructions
Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record - Unrestricted Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement is required
Must have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Must be very safety conscientious
Must be able to effectively communicate with crew, customers and vendors
May be required to work overtime: after regular business hours, weekends, or be on emergency on-call as needed
In-state Travel may be required
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous construction experience or utility construction experienced
Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities
Physical Requirements:
Climb into and out of equipment (trucks, cars, backhoes, trenchers, etc.)
Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance
Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low. The employee will be standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding or stooping while on shift
Ability to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses and hardhat
Remote work may be required - long driving and sitting will be required in these instances
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as wind, rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog
Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed
Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens
Benefits and Company Summary
Why Should You Apply:
Paid lodging and per diem when overnight travel is required
Company vehicles for crews to get to and from job sites
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Life and AD&D, Short and Long-term disability insurance, Legal, both traditional and ROTH 401k retirement plans with company match, Company stock purchase program and tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
8 paid annual Holidays
Full on-the-job training. Additional training for individuals demonstrating an aptitude and drive to expand their skill base (eg: equipment operation, utility locating, etc)
Class A CDL Licensure program
Rapid advancement is available for those who possess the determination and positive attitude to progress in their careers
New and updated trucks and equipment
Company:
TelCom Construction is a full service, turnkey telecommunications utility contractor with a growing market presence within the industry. Headquartered in Clearwater, MN and with locations throughout the Upper Midwest, our focus on midwestern values and continuously delivering a quality product with attention to safety, integrity and customer satisfaction has driven our success.
TelCom is proud to be an EEO/AA and Veteran-Friendly employer!
To apply for this opportunity, please visit our careers page at https://careers.telcomconstruction.com/telcom.
EEO
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.