Job Description
Company Overview
Dave’s Construction LLC is a premier underground utility contractor based out of Sioux Falls, SD, specializing in heavy infrastructure, directional drilling, and utility installation. Our crews are currently executing major long-term infrastructure projects in the Orono, MN area. We are looking for a dedicated, safety-conscious Vacuum Truck / Hydrovac Operator to support our directional boring and excavation teams on site.
Job Overview & Location Details
- Primary Work Location: Active job sites in the Orono, MN area.
- Corporate HQ: Sioux Falls, SD.
- Travel/Schedule: Regular regional travel to Minnesota job sites is required. Typical work week is Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Hydro-Excavation & Potholing: Safely operate high-pressure water and vacuum systems to expose underground utilities (potholing) ahead of directional drilling crews.
- Drilling Fluid Management: Manage, vacuum, and legally dispose of drilling mud and bentonite slurry from directional boring operations.
- Equipment Operation: Set up, break down, and clean heavy-duty vacuum hoses, booms, debris tanks, and fluid pumps daily.
- Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to OSHA, DOT, and 811 "Call Before You Dig" regulations to protect existing underground infrastructure. Perform daily pre/post-trip inspections.
Requirements & Qualifications
- License: Valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL is required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience operating a Hydrovac, Jet-Vac, or Vacuum truck specifically in an underground utility or civil construction setting.
- Utility Knowledge: Basic understanding of directional boring, trenching, or sewer/water installation is highly valued.
- Screening: Clean driving record (MVR) and ability to pass DOT physical and drug screens.