Class A CDL Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors in Columbus, OH is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy and light-duty trucks and work equipment at customer sites, including vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll-offs.

About the role

This role performs driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up. Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are preferred. The position requires attendance at a two-week, paid Academy training out of state, with all expenses covered by the company.

Schedule

• Typically Monday through Friday, with an average start time of 6 am
• Average workday of 8–10+ hours
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Must be available for emergency response or project work that may require out-of-town travel for up to 2 weeks at a time (hotel and per diem provided)

Pay

$30–33 per hour

Benefits

• Health and Safety as the top priority
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401K with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers as needed (team atmosphere)
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks
• Load and unload trucks
• Perform manual labor on-site to fulfill customer needs
• Properly placard vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations
• 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 and procedures
• Adhere to all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• On-call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week (by position)
• Site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials (by position)

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
• Ability to use various mobile devices
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical (by position)
• Per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial hair standards

Qualifications

• Preferred: Commercial driver experience
• Preferred: Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• Preferred: Previous Hazmat experience
• Preferred: Ability to operate a manual transmission
• Preferred: Previous manual labor experience