Jet Vac Operator

Take the next step in your career with an innovative organization that values, develops, and empowers its employees to enhance their potential! At Portland Utilities Construction Co., LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, our employees are our number one asset. Our team has been committed to excellence by being a water, wastewater sewer, and water rehabilitation specialist for over 30 years and we work together every day to provide our clients with the best possible service on every project. Join our team to help keep infrastructure working better, safer, and longer for customers throughout the world.

We’re searching for a skilled Jet Vac Operator to play a vital role in our sewer rehabilitation projects in the Knoxville, TN area. If you’re an experienced jet vac operator who values safety, precision, and teamwork, this is your opportunity to dig deep and build a better future!

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 $27.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience. We offer 100% paid on-the-job training!

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary
• Daily per diem while traveling
• 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
• On-the-job training with full pay
• Company paid PPE 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

• Safely excavate pipe routes and work around existing utilities to ensure precise installation.
• Communicate with the crew to troubleshoot challenges and maintain safety standards.
• Load and unload excavation materials, including pipe systems and man-holes, using certified equipment.
• Grade and level trench bases using backfill or stone.
• Participate in safety meetings and adhere to all safety rules and company policies.
• Assist pipelayers with pipe placement using hand signals and coordinate the setup of trench safety systems.

What We Need

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation and a commitment to dependability.
• Valid Class A or B CDL license or be willing to obtain one.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to changing project needs, which could have you away from home for 2-3 weeks at a time.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for trenching and excavation. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Experience working safely around underground utilities, including electric, gas, water, sewer, and communication lines.
• Expertise in operating excavation equipment for trenches ranging from 6VF to 20VF deep.
• Ability to install trench shielding, shoring, and sloping, and to excavate for services, lateral lines, and man-hole installations.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with crew members and discuss project details.

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.