Vac Truck Foreman

The Vacuum Excavation Truck Foreman is the Company representative as he/she works with a  Vacuum Truck Operator to locate and map out the existing utilities for electric, gas, water,  sanitary and storm pipe) by using a vacuum excavation truck. This position interacts with  customers to ensure satisfaction on current projects and to discover new job opportunities for  the Vac truck. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads a Vac Truck Crew, including a Vac Truck Operator. 

• Interacts with customers, inspectors and co-workers (primarily Site Superintendents and  Pipe Supervisors) to ensure the work is done thoroughly, accurately and safely. 

• Safely and efficiently operate the truck, ensuring water and fuel levels are full,  maintaining all necessary DOT logs, and emptying vac tank in designated location(s). 

• Secures the work area, ensuring the necessary space for the task at hand and safety for  the crew. Uses a camera to take pictures of the utilities found in the hole; marks the  area around the utility using a spray gun.  

• Responsible to complete a daily log (electronic) containing the locations of the utilities;  provides a written report to the Site Superintendent or Pipe Supervisor; communicates  with supervisor to ensure all existing utilities have been found and are marked out. 

• High School diploma / GED required. 

• Previous experience doing labor work is preferred; tasks can be learned on the job in a  relatively short period of time. 

• Must be able to use fingers, hands, legs, feet and arms in a nonrestrictive way. 

• Lifts heavy objects, may exceed 100 pounds.