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KELOLAND

Hydrovac Truck Operator

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Buffalo Ridge, SD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 19 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$59,816 / year median in South Dakota

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Hydrovac Truck Operator Dave's Construction Sioux Falls, SD 57107

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Today Job Description Company Overview Dave's Construction LLC is a premier underground utility contractor based out of Sioux Falls, SD , specializing in heavy infrastructure, directional drilling, and utility installation. Our crews are currently executing major long-term infrastructure projects in area. We are looking for a dedicated, safety-conscious Traveling Vacuum Truck / Hydrovac Operator to support our directional boring and excavation teams on site.

Job Overview & Location Details Corporate HQ:

Sioux Falls, SD.

Travel/Schedule:

Regular regional travel to Minnesota and surrounding area job sites is required. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, home on the weekends.

Key Responsibilities Hydro-Excavation & Potholing:

Safely operate high-pressure water and vacuum systems to expose underground utilities (potholing) ahead of directional drilling crews.

Drilling Fluid Management:

Manage, vacuum, and legally dispose of drilling mud and bentonite slurry from directional boring operations.

Equipment Operation:

Set up, break down, and clean heavy-duty vacuum hoses, booms, debris tanks, and fluid pumps daily.

Safety & Compliance:

Strictly adhere to OSHA, DOT, and 811 "Call Before You Dig" regulations to protect existing underground infrastructure. Perform daily pre/post-trip inspections.

Requirements & Qualifications License:

Valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL is required.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience operating a Hydrovac, Jet-Vac, or Vacuum truck specifically in an underground utility or civil construction setting.

Utility Knowledge:

Basic understanding of directional boring, trenching, or sewer/water installation is highly valued.

Screening:

Clean driving record (MVR) and ability to pass DOT physical and drug screens.