Vacuum Excavation Jet Vac Operator - Jacksonville, FL

As a leader in the industry, Insituform Technologies LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, is a global company that has been providing pipeline protection services for more than 45 years. Insituform values employee development and empowerment and are looking for innovative individuals to join their team and contribute to maintaining critical infrastructure worldwide.

We are currently seeking Vacuum Excavation Jet Vac Truck Operators with Jet Vac operating experience to join our team in Jacksonville, FL! As a Vacuum Excavation Jet Vac Operator, you will be responsible for the operation, care, and maintenance of all types of jet vac and hydro excavation trucks and services and will work around underground storm drains and sewers. We provide an extensive training program allowing operators the opportunity for success.

We are currently offering a limited-time sign-on bonus of $4,000 for new hires with a valid CDL license, and sign-on bonuses for new hires without a current CDL license are also available at a reduced amount. New employees who meet the criteria outlined in our sign-on bonus program will be eligible for the full payout.

The starting pay is $22.00-$30.00 per hour dependent upon experience.

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

• Competitive salary
• Daily per diem while traveling
• HOME MOST WEEKENDS
• 100% covered individual hotel room stays while traveling
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401k matching
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and overtime pay
• Company paid PPE, boots, and safety gear
• Career growth opportunities
• Work for a forward-thinking and innovative company
• Ecological footprint - We are rehabbing the world's infrastructure, one pipe at a time, with minimal disruption to people's daily routines, with little waste

What You'll Do:

• Operate Jet vac and hydro excavation trucks, such as the Vactor 2100 series truck, through the course of a job using high-pressure water and vacuum systems for cleaning and excavations
• Work includes but is not limited to hydro excavating to potholes, trenching and locating utilities, and also jet flush city sewers, storm sewers, and farm lines along with vacuuming of car wash pits and farm pits
• Maintain equipment and keep it clean inside and out, including Vacuuming pipes and boxes, and for CCTV crews
• Open and close storm grates and sewer manholes
• Effectively read maps/prints
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Document all services performed on the job
• Mechanically inclined - conduct minor repairs to equipment

What We Need From You:

• Must possess a Class A or B CDL with Tanker endorsement, and be aligned with Insituform's motor vehicle standards
• 6+ months of experience operating heavy equipment and Jetvac equipment is highly preferred
• Experience working with underground utility construction is preferred
• Valid driver's license required with clean motor vehicle report
• Comfortable working outside at job sites with moving vehicles and mechanical operations, with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds and use pneumatic, battery-powered, or electric tools
• Comfortable entering manholes and working in confined spaces
• Ability to travel weekly (potentially out of state)

Azuria Water Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria Water Solutions is firmly bound. Azuria Water Solutions will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria Water Solutions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VEVRAA compliant - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.