Class A CDL Equipment Operator

About the role

Clean Harbors in Rockford, IL is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light‑duty trucks and work equipment at customer sites. Vehicles include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll‑offs. The role involves both driving and non‑driving duties related to hazardous waste clean‑up, with a focus on health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the top priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers as needed in a team environment.
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks, including loading and unloading.
• Perform manual labor on site to fulfill customer needs.
• Properly placard vehicles to meet company and DOT requirements.
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports.
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines, procedures, and environmental health and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis (every other week).
• Participate in site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to use various mobile devices.
• Physical ability to perform job functions.
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical.
• Compliance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (facial hair requirements for respirator use).
• Preferred: Commercial driver experience, existing Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, previous Hazmat experience, ability to operate a manual transmission, and prior manual labor experience.

Pay

Pay range: $27–$30 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Schedule

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with an average start time between 6 am and 7 am. Overtime is expected after 40 hours. On‑call as needed, with emergency response or project work that may require up to two weeks away from home (hotel and per diem provided). New hires must attend a two‑week Academy training out of state; expenses are covered and the training is paid.