Septic Truck Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Septic Truck Operator

Classification: Hourly (non-exempt)

Reports To: General Manager

Date of Revision: February 2025

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist lead technician with septic system maintenance, repair, and cleaning
• Operate and drive septic truck under supervision
• Learn the trade under the guidance of an experienced septic technician
• Perform manual labor including digging and repairing septic tanks
• Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of truck and equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to learn and develop septic industry knowledge
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Required Education and Experience:

• CDL (Class A) license required
• No prior septic experience required, but construction/trades experience is a plus

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: We are a drug-free workplace. Applicants MUST have a clean drug screen, background check and MVR.

Compensation: $24 - $26 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• PTO and 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Competitive pay with performance-based incentives
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Physical Activity: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, and hearing.

Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements: Employees in this position are required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• Subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
• Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• Full time. Daily schedules begin at 8am and end at 5pm, but evening and weekend hours are to be expected occasionally. Overtime is common.
• All Septic Truck Operators are in an on-call rotation for evenings and weekends (typically every 3rd week).

Travel:

Due to the nature of the industry and this position, daily local travel is required.

Overnight travel is not to be expected.

Frequency of travel by distance from employee’s home:

1-49 miles: 90%

50-100 miles: 10%

100 miles or more: 0%

EEO/ADA Statements: High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employment applicants for employment, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, sex, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran or military status. This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us and ask to be directed to Human Resources.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to, nor does it constitute, nor can it be construed to be an offer of employment or employment contract between High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., and any applicant or employee. All employees are employed at the will of both parties.

Additionally, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee in this position. Keep in mind, the Company has the right to alter or amend your job description at any time verbally or in writing. Employees should expect to be assigned job duties from time to time, with or without notice, that are not found in their formal job description.