Pumper - Vacuum Truck Operator

Looking for a career and not just another job? Looking to work for a company that is still thriving after 87 years in business? Join the #1 team in the #2 business! We're not the best septic company because we are the oldest in town, we are the oldest because we are still the best!

You know why we are the best? Because of our amazing team, which you should be a part of! As a family owned and operated business since 1937, we provide a great job if you are looking for work/life balance. That's why we are closed nights and weekends, so you can rest and spend well deserved time with family and friends.

No more over-the-road CDL driving! Our Vacuum Truck Operators (Septic Tank Pumpers) have a respected reputation earned by honesty and integrity. No experience? No diploma? That's ok! We are more than willing to train motivated team members that are ready to roll up their sleeves.

This job is NOT for you if you are looking for an easy low-paying job to punch in and out of.

But...

• If you currently work at a job that doesn't respect you...
• If you currently work at a job that you are on call...
• If you currently work at a job that you work nights and weekends...
• If you worked at a job that was affected by Covid and looking for steady work...

Then apply right now! Not sure this is the job for you? Come give it a try! You'll never know unless you give it a shot.

Here are few of the reasons our team members enjoy working with us....

• We pay more than our competitors
• We offer health, dental, vision, supplemental and life insurance
• We offer paid training
• Overtime is available
• We pay weekly
• We provide fun company gatherings such as happy hours, Christmas Parties, Lake Days
• We provide Ice Cream Fridays in the hot summer months
• We provide Bonus' and incentives
• We provide paid holidays (starts after 6 months). We are closed on major holidays so you can spend time with your family.
• We provide paid vacation (1 week vacation starts after 1 year). Or, use the paid time off for any reason after it is earned.
• We can accommodate additional time off available with advance notice (unpaid)
• We provide an employee referral program
• We provide all tools needed
• We are an essential business! Toilet paper may have been hard to find during the height of Covid, but that didn't stop the demand for our services. In fact, we were busier than ever, which means no lost hours for our employees.

• We've been featured in many publications and received many awards

• Installer Magazine (3 times)
• San Antonio Business Journal (3 times)
• Winners of the 2021 "Best of Boerne" Award
• Yearly Angie's List Awards
• Yearly NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite Award
• "People Love Us on Yelp" Award
• Guests on KTSA What's it Worth Show
• Guests on Flip This House TV Show
• NAWT Excellence in Service Award Recipient

Your typical day looks like this:

Arrival to shop yard may be between 6am and 7:30am, depending on if the truck needs to be emptied. Gather your tools/equipment for the day and head out ready to serve your first customer. Using your work issued tablet, perform each job that is scheduled for the day, checking in with the office and other drivers occasionally, and possibly dumping the truck at the treatment plant once or twice during the day between jobs.

The typical job looks like this:

Arrive at customers home and introduce yourself and obtain any pre-authorization signatures needed. Be conscious of the customer's property and yard for the duration of service. Gather your tools needed from the truck and start the job. If the septic tank lids are buried, use your training to locate the lids, dig them up with a shovel and remove the lids. Run vacuum hose (varies between 30-150 feet) and pump out the tank. Check for various aspects of the tank prior to covering the lid back up. Accurately fill out required service forms, and collect payment and fill out forms on the tablet. Have great customer service skills and a positive attitude; a smile goes a long way!

Job Requirements:

• You are able to work a shovel. Some lids are exposed, while others could be 2-3 feet deep.
• You don't mind getting a little dirty
• You are able to bend, pull and lift
• You have a CDL license (Class B or Class A)
• Able to drive manual (our vacuum trucks are not automatic)
• You have or will obtain a Tanker's endorsement
• You have reliable transportation to and from work
• You are able to show up to work on time
• You are able to be flexible with ending time; most days work will be completed by 4pm to 6pm.
• You are ok with your daily commute to our office location near Fair Oaks/Boerne area
• You are clean and neat in appearance
• You follow directions and will abide by our company policy

Qualities we are looking for:

• You don't mind hard work
• You're comfortable with apps
• You do the job right the first time
• You love learning new things and always strive to do your best
• You like working with your hands
• You like working outdoors
• You like being part of a winning team where you can contribute

Compensation Information

Starting at $24 per hour. Increase in pay is dependent upon abilities. Higher pay may be available for those with experience.

Eligible for Holiday pay after 6 months.

Eligible for 5 days of Vacation pay after 1 year.

Other bonus' and incentives provided throughout the year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year depending on hours

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Home daily
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Overtime
• Year-round work

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Tankers Endorsement?
• Do you have any experience in the septic industry?

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Type of Freight:

• Bulk/Tanker

Orientation location:

• Company office

Vehicle:

• Kenworth 4000-gallon tanker truck

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

• www.vdwws.com

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/VanDeldenWastewaterSystems

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location

78006

Candidates must successfully pass a background check, and we also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Please note that any job offer extended will be contingent upon the results of both background and drug testing.