Hydrovac truck operator

Samuel Hydrovac is a family-owned, non-destructive digging (NDD) and civil services business based in Oberon, Central West NSW. We provide hydro excavation, potholing, service location support, high-pressure water jetting, vacuum loading and drain cleaning to councils, civil contractors and utilities across NSW. We run a modern, well-maintained fleet and we're growing fast.

We're looking for a reliable, safety-focused NDD / Hydrovac Operator to join our crew full-time.

About the role

As an NDD / Hydrovac Operator, you'll operate our vacuum excavation truck to deliver clean, safe, high-quality non-destructive digging for our clients. Your day-to-day will include:

• Operating hydrovac / vacuum excavation equipment for potholing, trenching and service exposure
• Safely exposing underground utilities within exclusion zones using best-practice NDD methods
• Completing Dial Before You Dig checks, site set-up and traffic/pedestrian management
• Carrying out high-pressure water jetting and vacuum loading tasks
• Completing daily pre-starts and maintaining trucks and equipment to a high standard
• Keeping accurate job records, dockets and site documentation
• Working to our WHS system SWMS, permits and safe work procedures on every job

What you'll need (essential)

• Current HR (Heavy Rigid) truck licence
• Construction White Card (SafeWork NSW general construction induction)
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (hoses, equipment)
• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to travel and stay away for regional work when required

Highly regarded (desirable)

• Experience operating hydrovac, NDD or vacuum trucks
• Traffic control tickets (Implement Traffic Control Plan / Traffic Controller)
• Confined space, working at heights, gas test or EWP tickets
• Understanding of underground utilities, potholing and exclusion-zone digging
• Civil, plumbing, drainage or excavation background

What we offer

• Full-time, secure work with a growing local business
• Competitive pay based on experience and tickets
• Modern, well-maintained fleet
• Training, tickets and verification of competency (VOC) provided
• Genuine career growth as we scale, leading hand and crew-leadership pathways

Pay: $35.00 – $44.00 per hour

Work Location: In person