Hydrovac Operator — R.A.P.I.D. Teams
RIPROCK LLC | Kuna, Idaho | Travel required | $40/hour DOE
Veteran-owned. Veterans encouraged to apply. Will train the right candidate.
Who We Are
R.A.P.I.D. Teams (Rapid Activated Project & Incident Deployment) are RIPROCK's hydro excavation crews built for emergency mobilization and time-sensitive work. We support contractors, utilities, municipalities, pipeline companies, and power providers who need crews to mobilize across the mountain west
We are a small group. Everyone on it is highly motivated and very well compensated, and we keep it that way by being selective about who we bring in. Experience is a plus, not a requirement. If you have the drive, the work ethic, and the judgment, we will teach you the truck.
Who We're Looking For
- Self-starters who show up ready, stay ready, and don't need to be pushed
- People who want to be paid well and are willing to earn it
- Problem-solvers who can operate with minimal supervision and represent RIPROCK anywhere we send them
- Prior hydrovac experience is welcome, but attitude and motivation come first
The Work
- Emergency utility incidents and disaster response
- Critical infrastructure and time-sensitive excavation
- Pipeline, power, telecom, and utility projects
- Remote and demanding job sites across the Mountain West
Requirements
- Class B CDL minimum (Class A preferred); tanker endorsement a plus
- Ability to travel for extended periods on short notice (75%)
- Availability for overtime, extended shifts, and flexible scheduling
- Physically capable of demanding fieldwork in extreme weather and confined spaces
- Professional communication and sound judgment
- Hydrovac experience preferred — not required for the right candidate
What We Offer
- $40/hour DOE
- Per diem and paid travel
- Significant overtime
- Paid federal holidays
- Paid Gym Membership
- New, modern equipment
- Hands-on training for candidates new to hydrovac
- Work on major infrastructure and emergency-response projects
- Veteran-owned culture with real respect for operators
The Standard
The customer comes first. We expect crews to move fast, solve problems, and represent RIPROCK at a high level anywhere we send them. The job isn't done until the customer is taken care of.
No Wasted Time. Always Ready. The best ability is availability.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kuna, ID 83634 — relocate before starting (required)
Travel: 75% (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Have you operated at least a 12 yard Hydrovac truck?
- Have you visited our website Riprockhydro.com and read our core values at the top?
- Can you pass a federal background check to be able to work on sensitive sites.
- Do you have a clean driving record. Are you insurable as a CDL driver.
- Are you able to spend long days on your feet in rain, sleet, or snow to support field operations.
- Are you physically able to pick your own rocks and operate a hydrovac alone or without a swamper?
Experience:
- Hydrovac Truck Operation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Kuna, ID 83634: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
