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Swamper Vac Jobs (NOW HIRING)

HYDRO VAC OPERATOR / SWAMPER Job Details Full Time / Part Time: Full Time FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Business Unit: Trucking Reports to: Operations Manager Travel Requirement: Yes Top Tier ...

SUE/Survey Field Technician

Lakeland, FL · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

... swamp, wetlands, and everything in-between. What You Will Be Doing: * Learn basic measurements and calculations to record field data * Support SUE tasks in the field, including vacuum excavation (vac ...

Structural Trades II, Craig

Craig, CO · On-site

$51K - $56K/yr

Perform preventative maintenance and make repairs to all swamp coolers, heat and air conditioning ... Perform section wide right of way weed spraying Perform section wide culvert cleaning with a Vac ...

Structural Trades II, Craig

Craig, CO · On-site

$51K - $56K/yr

Perform preventative maintenance and make repairs to all swamp coolers, heat and air conditioning ... Perform section wide right of way weed spraying Perform section wide culvert cleaning with a Vac ...

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Operator / Swamper - Hydro Vac

Jacksboro, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Operate pressure washer and jet hoses to clean frac tanks and other oilfield equipment.

  • Assist Hydro Vac Driver / Operator with pressure washing, potholing, line locates, and rigging equipment.

  • Perform housekeeping duties such as washing the tractor unit and maintaining safety and safety documentation.


Job description

HYDRO VAC OPERATOR / SWAMPER

Job Details
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Business Unit: Trucking

Reports to: Operations Manager

Travel Requirement: Yes

 

Top Tier Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
  • Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
  • Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
  • Annual uniform allowance.
  • Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
  • Paid Training.

 

Job Description 

Select Water’s Hydro Vac Operator / Swamper works with the Hydrovac Driver / Operator to ensure assigned duties are carried out.  Operate pressure washer and jet hoses to clean frac tanks. Shovel solids, inside tanks, open top pits, cellars and other job duties assigned. Responsible for rigging equipment up and down with crew.

 

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

  • Adheres to safe work policies and procedures during work shift.
  • Performs work involving lifting, pushing, pulling, handling high pressure wand during operation of hydro vac.
  • Assists Hydro Vac Driver / Operator with pressure washing misc. oilfield equipment including frac tanks, separators, etc.
  • Assists operator performing potholing, line locates, etc.
  • Maintains proper housekeeping in the truck; wash tractor unit in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Completes required work plans, job safety analysis, observations, and attend safety meetings as required.
  • Works using had tools or power tools.
  • Performs other duties as required within the scope of the position.

 

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of oilfield well servicing preferred.
  • Knowledge of/or experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of diesel trucks preferred.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions from truck driver or other company personnel.
  • Willingness and ability to work in all types of weather and conditions.
  • Must be physically capable of carrying out duties safely and with no difficulty.
  • Must be able to work variable schedules/shifts and long hours.
  • Must be able to work at heights.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

  • W: Working Safe
  • A: Accountability
  • T: Teamwork
  • E: Excellence
  • R: Respect

 

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

  • Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
  • Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
  • Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.