Hydrovac Operator

Hunt Electric, Inc. of Salt Lake City, UT is searching for a full-time Hydrovac Truck Operator to join our team within the Civil Construction/Infrastructure Department.

As a Hydrovac Truck Operator, you are responsible for running, maintenance, and overall knowledge of the Vac Truck. You would be working in and around underground utilities and be required to understand and determine utility depth.

Major Duties:

•  Operation of equipment in both standard and high-risk areas, such as live utilities.


• General knowledge of construction practices and familiarity with the equipment.


• Must perform pre and post-trip inspection on the vehicle and turn in any issues to the shop for repair.


• Familiarity with Blue Stakes and the identification of marked utilities.


• Ability to work long hours.


• Assist other skilled labor when necessary.


• Perform site clean-up.

• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.


• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.


• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning, goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, with a “Can-Do” positive attitude.


• Other duties or locations as assigned by Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Class A CDL.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 2-3 years of experience operating vacuum trucks (or similar equipment).


• Previous hydro-vac, trucking, vacuum truck, or other related industry experience preferred


• Experience in a labor-intensive position and working outside in all types of weather conditions.


• Clean driving record.

As a full-time Hydrovac Truck Operator, you would also be eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

About Hunt Electric, Inc.

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available to all types of markets. With licenses in eight states and offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, Boise, and Denver, we have continued to lead the industry across the Intermountain West since 1986. Our turn-key services range from design-build engineering to construction and maintenance. With eight in-house divisions, an on-site prefabrication department, in-house licensed engineers, a fully trained and specialized workforce, and 24-hour on-call service, Hunt Electric ensures our clients’ projects are successful from start to finish – and beyond.

As a thriving Utah-based business, we are looking for enthusiastic, positive people to come on board with us and build successful, long-term careers. We believe in making an investment in each employee’s strengths. Hunt Electric is a place where you will learn, grow, contribute, and lead. That’s why we offer competitive pay and fantastic benefits.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Mon – Thurs 7:00am -4:30pm and Friday 7:00am – 2:00pm.