Hydrovac Operator
About the job
- A valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements is required.
- Experience operating a vacuum truck is sought.
- Candidates must pass drug, motor vehicle record, and background screenings.
- Candidates must be able to work beyond scheduled hours when necessary, including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.
- Candidates must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and perform daily physical activity.
- The work requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights; standing and moving for extended periods; operating vehicles across varied terrain; perceiving auditory safety signals, verbal warnings, and radio communications; wearing required personal protective equipment, including OSHA-compliant respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, and safety footwear; reading site documentation and operating equipment controls accurately; working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wet conditions; maintaining situational awareness around traffic, heavy machinery, and underground utilities; and working in confined spaces under applicable safety protocols.
- Drive and safely and efficiently operate equipment, including eductor, vacuum, and pump trucks.
- Maintain proper housekeeping by keeping job sites and trucks clean, putting tools away, and ensuring an organized workspace.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Demonstrate professionalism during customer relations and service delivery.
About the company
Pro-Vac delivers subsurface infrastructure services across the United States as a single-source contractor for complex underground work, including hydro-excavation, stormwater and sewer maintenance, CCTV inspection, line jetting, vacuum sweeping, pipe repair and grouting, cathodic protection, mobile railcar cleaning, and 24/7 emergency response. Hydro-excavation uses high-pressure water to loosen soil and a vacuum to remove spoil, exposing buried utilities without damaging them. It differentiates itself with a nationwide, coordinated package backed by private equity, and growth through internal promotion and acquisitions to broaden geography and capabilities, plus round-the-clock support. The goal is to become the leading nationwide provider of subsurface infrastructure services with revenue growth toward $200 million and expanded service reach.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Puyallup, Washington
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Gallant keeps funding acquisitions, supporting Pro-Vac's continued geographic expansion.
- Municipal demand remains visible through Seattle smoke testing and emergency response work.
- A 2026 safety leadership hire signals tighter compliance and operational discipline.
What critics are saying
- A 2024-2025 class settlement cost Pro-Vac $6 million for wage-and-hour violations.
- The 2025 NLRB election at Kent shows organized labor pressure across Washington operations.
- Employee reports in March 2025 described layoffs and restructuring, signaling integration stress and margin pressure.
What makes Pro-Vac unique
- Gallant-backed Pro-Vac has built a national hydro-excavation platform since 2022.
- Its 2024 Kinetic and Hydromax buys expanded reach into Texas, Virginia, Colorado, and Maryland.
- Seattle Public Utilities still hires Pro-Vac for sewer smoke testing in Arbor Heights.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Remote Work Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave