Vactor Truck Operator Job at PPS-HPS, Austin, TX

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  • PPS-HPS
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

We are currently seeking a talented  Vactor Truck Operator for our waste disposal company in Austin! 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 with  customer 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

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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