Job Description

Vacuum Truck Operator (Septic Tank Pumper) — Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Do you like people — talking with them, putting them at ease, being the person they're glad showed up at their door? Are you the kind of person who takes pride in doing physical work the right way, and who'd rather be outside solving a real problem than stuck behind a desk?

Join the #1 team in the #2 business. At Van Delden Wastewater Systems, our Vacuum Truck Operators are the face of our company out on the road. Every stop is a chance to introduce yourself, take care of someone's property like it's your own, and leave them better off than you found them. It's relationship-driven work — the instincts of a great salesperson, without a quota, or commission hanging over your head. You show up, you do the job right, you treat people well, and you're rewarded for it.

We're not the best septic company just because we're the oldest — we're the oldest because we're still the best. Family-owned and operated since 1937, we've been going strong for 89 years, and we're closed nights and weekends so you can actually have a life outside of work. No experience? No diploma? No problem. We'll teach you a valuable, respected trade — and no more over-the-road CDL driving. You're home every night.

Why CDL Drivers Build a Career Here

• $50,000–$72,000 per year, depending on hours worked and incentives earned
• Weekly pay with overtime available
• Individual performance incentives — no commission, no pressure to "sell." You're recognized on your own merits across the things that actually matter: how you treat customers, the quality of your work, and the revenue you help generate for the company
• Here's what that actually looks like for our drivers today:
• Entry-level: ~$4,000/month
• Mid-level (with incentives): ~$5,000/month
• Our top performers (with incentives): ~$6,000/month
• New incentives are coming to help you earn even more on top of these numbers. There's no ceiling — the only limit is you.

We're Invested in You

• Paid training — we'll teach you everything, no experience or diploma required
• All tools and equipment provided
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, supplemental & life insurance
• Paid holidays after 6 months
• Paid vacation (1 week) after 1 year, plus flexible unpaid time off with notice
• Employee referral program
• Job security — we're an essential business that stayed strong through COVID

Family Culture, Not Corporate Churn Company happy hours, Christmas parties, lake days, and Ice Cream Fridays all summer long. You're not a number here — you're part of a team that values honesty, hard work, and looking out for each other. Our culture comes down to four things:

• Detail-Oriented — we focus on quality and precision
• Results-Driven — we reward strong performance
• Stable & Established — 89+ years in business
• People-Focused — a supportive, fair, team-oriented environment

We've Been Featured & Recognized

• Featured 3 times in Installer Magazine
• Featured 3 times in the San Antonio Business Journal
• 2021 "Best of Boerne" Award
• Yearly NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite Award
• "People Love Us on Yelp" Award
• Guest appearances on the KTSA "What's It Worth" Show and the Flip This House TV show
• NAWT Excellence in Service Award recipient

What You'll Actually Do

Think of yourself as part driver, part hands-on tradesperson, part trusted face of the company:

• Start your day at the shop yard between 4:45 and 7:30 AM, gather your tools, and head to your first scheduled job
• Arrive at a customer's home, introduce yourself, and get any needed authorizations — first impressions matter
• Locate and dig up buried septic tank lids with a shovel up to 2 feet deep
• Run a 30–200 foot vacuum hose and pump out the tank, then inspect key components before covering the lid back up
• Treat every yard and property with respect throughout the job
• Complete service forms, collect payment, and log everything on your work-issued tablet
• Communicate clearly with customers and the office, and bring a great attitude — a smile goes a long way
• Dump the truck at the treatment plant once or twice a day depending on volume

The Truck You'll Drive: A Kenworth 4,000-gallon tanker truck — manual transmission.

You'll get a little dirty. You'll also go home every day knowing you kept families' homes running safely — and that how you treat a customer today is directly tied to how you're rewarded tomorrow.

Your Schedule

Monday – Friday. No nights, no weekends. Home daily, year-round work. Start time: 4:45–7:30 AM (depending on whether the truck needs emptying first). End time varies by day's workload — typically between 2 and 6 PM. Overtime available.

Is This You?

This job is NOT for you if you're looking for an easy, low-paying job to just clock in and out of.

But if you...

• Feel unappreciated at your current job
• Are tired of being on-call all the time
• Want steady hours with no nights or weekends
• Want job security in a business COVID couldn't touch

...then apply now. Not sure it's for you? Come give it a try — you won't know unless you take the shot.

What you'll need:

• CDL (Class B or A) for at least 3 years — required
• Valid driver's license for at least 7 years — required
• Tanker endorsement — required, or must be obtained after hiring
• Experience driving a manual transmission — required (our vacuum trucks aren't automatic)
• Septic industry experience — preferred, not required; we'll train you
• Able to use a shovel and comfortable getting a little dirty
• Physically capable of bending, pulling, and lifting
• Reliable transportation to our Fair Oaks/Boerne area office
• Punctual, dependable, and flexible with end times
• A clean, professional appearance — you're representing us at every home

This Job Is Perfect For

• Military veterans looking for a stable, respected career
• Hardworking people who want to learn a skilled trade
• Anyone without a diploma or college degree — we value work ethic over credentials
• Anyone looking for a long-term career at a respected, stable company

Where You'll Work

Van Delden Wastewater Systems 26665 IH 10 West, Boerne, TX 78006 (Fair Oaks/Boerne area — please consider your commute before applying)

Learn more about us at vdwws.com.

Ready to Build a Career You Can Be Proud Of?

Apply now with our quick, mobile-friendly application and join our winning team.

Apply Now and Start Your Career with Van Delden Wastewater Systems!

  Job Requirements:

• Able to use a shovel – Some lids are exposed, but others may require digging up to two feet in rocky soil. 
• Comfortable getting a little dirty – It’s part of the job!
• Physically capable – Must be able to bend, pull, and lift. 
• CDL (Class B or Class A) REQUIRED – Tanker endorsement is required or must be obtained. 
• Able to drive a manual transmission – Our vacuum trucks are not automatic. 
• Reliable transportation – To and from our office in the Fair Oaks/Boerne area. 
• Punctual and dependable – Show up on time and be flexible with end times (usually 4-6 PM). 
• Professional appearance – Clean and neat. 
• Willing to follow company policies and procedures.

Compensation details: 50000-72000 Hourly Wage

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