Hydro Excavation Operator

About the Company:

Remediation Services, Inc. (RSI), uses a team approach to coordinate our resources. We are staffed with seasoned professionals, highly trained project managers, equipment operators and technicians. RSI’s personnel are trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 and maintain their annual eight-hour updates. RSI mobilizes its own work force to provide remedial construction services. RSI based in Independence, KS, is a premier nationwide contractor supplying innovative, cost-effective solutions to complex environmental remediation challenge.

Responsibilities:

• Operating the Equipment
• Control high-pressure water jets to break up soil and debris
• Manage the vacuum system to suction the slurry into the debris tank
• Position the truck and boom arm for precise excavation
• Monitor water pressure, vacuum levels, and tank capacity throughout the job
• Pre/Post-Trip Responsibilities
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections (lights, brakes, fluid levels, hoses, nozzles)
• Perform daily equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Clean and flush the system after each job
• Complete driver logs and inspection reports

Qualifications:

• Experience operating a Hydro Excavator
• Experience operating various types of heavy equipment including but not limited to dozers, excavators, loaders, water trucks and off-road haul trucks
• Environmental Remediation industry experience is a plus
• Adhere and follow safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles, and trailers
• Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required
• Work may involve confined spaces, elevated work areas, and physical labor such as lifting, bending, and carrying
• Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving history
• Travel may be required

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401 (K) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

RSI, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.