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Delaware, OH · On-site
$52K - $80K/yr
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vac Truck Driver
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To become a hydro operator, you need physical strength and stamina. Your job occasionally requires heavy lifting, and you often work outside to operate the on-board hydro-vac equipment. You may have to work underground, in confined spaces, or at heights. Most employers require you to have a high school diploma and a clean driving record. Some employers require you to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and an OSHA10 safety card certification. Previous experience in construction or underground utility work is beneficial.
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Top Types Of Hydro Operator Jobs
Hydrovac Operator
Salary range: $35,500 - $47,500
As a Hydrovac operator, you use a Hydrovac excavator to remove soil from a location. While your exact responsibilities can vary from job to job, they usually have you operate the Hydrovac to remove debris from a job site. You use a high-pressure wand to loosen the soil and a vacuum system to remove the debris or build-up. You assist in all cleaning operations to ensure the Hydrovac unit operates at maximum capacity. Other duties include ensuring Hydrovac systems comply with all local codes, conducting routine maintenance, and completing chemical cleanup of storage tanks. In some cases, you might work with a team of operators.
Hydro Vac Operator
Salary range: $35,000 - $46,000
Hydro Vac Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hydro Vac Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hydro Vac Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Dailies Operator
Salary range: $35,000 - $46,000
Dailies Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Dailies Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dailies Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Non Union Pd10 Operator
Salary range: $35,000 - $46,000
Non Union Pd10 Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Non Union Pd10 Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Non Union Pd10 Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Hydro Excavation
Salary range: $37,000 - $57,500
Hydro Excavation is a common job search query. Most salaries for Hydro Excavation jobs pay between $37,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Hydro Excavation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Chipper Operator
Salary range: $35,000 - $46,000
Chipper Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chipper Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chipper Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Laydown Operator
Salary range: $35,000 - $46,000
Laydown Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Laydown Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Laydown Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Hydrovac Truck Driver
Salary range: $39,500 - $66,000
Hydrovac Truck Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hydrovac Truck Driver jobs pay between $39,500 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hydrovac Truck Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Jet Truck Operator
Salary range: $40,500 - $51,500
Jet Truck Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Jet Truck Operator jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $51,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Jet Truck Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Block Plant Operator
Salary range: $34,000 - $52,500
Block Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Block Plant Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $52,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Block Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.