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John Beam

@johnbeam

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Experienced hydrovac operations leader driving safety, efficiency, and district-level performance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a safety-focused operations or district management role where I can apply hydrovac technical expertise, lead teams, manage budgets, and drive client satisfaction.

I am a hydrovac operations leader with 13+ years in the hydro excavation industry, progressing from hands-on operator roles to district management across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. I prioritize safety, operational efficiency, and strong client relationships while managing budgets and multi-site teams.

As District Manager, I led supervisors and field operators, coordinated with business development, managed forecasts and P&L, and delivered training and performance evaluations to raise productivity and service quality. My field background as a CDL hydrovac operator informs practical troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and effective on-site communication.

I hold a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, GA DOT medical card, confined space and safety leadership certifications, and First Aid/CPR. I seek to bring my blend of technical knowledge and leadership to roles that value safety-first operations and measurable performance improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

District Manager

HydroExcavators, LLC

Apr 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years)

Managed supervisors and field operators across GA, AL, and TN to ensure safe, efficient hydro-excavation operations; owned client relationships and district P&L, budgets, and forecasts.

Team Leadership Client Relations Budgeting Project Coordination Safety Compliance Hydro Excavation Staff Training P&L management

Operations Manager

HydroExcavators, LLC

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 (7 months)

Led supervisors and field operators for Georgia operations, managed client communications, training, and area budgets while coordinating project execution with business development.

Operations Management Client Communication Forecasting Budget Management Hydro Excavation Project Planning Safety Oversight

Hydrovac Operator

HydroExcavators, LLC

Mar 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 6 months)

Performed non-destructive hydrovac excavation, equipment mobilization and maintenance, tank entry/cleaning, and minor repairs while communicating with on-site customers.

Hydro Excavation Equipment Maintenance Tank Entry Troubleshooting Safety Procedures Vacuum Systems

Hydrovac Operator

Southeast Connections, LLC

Mar 2014 - Mar 2019 (5 years)

Operated hydrovac equipment for non-destructive excavation, conducted tank cleaning and mobilization, performed minor equipment repairs, and coordinated with customers on-site.

Hydro Excavation Equipment Mobilization Tank Entry Maintenance Troubleshooting Safety Compliance

Area Manager

Little Caesars

Apr 2010 - Mar 2014 (3 years 11 months)

Supervised daily operations of multiple stores, enforced policies and food-safety standards, managed inventory, labor, cash control and hiring to meet margin and productivity targets.

Inventory Control Cost Management Food Safety Staff Training Cash Handling