Class A HAZMAT Truck Driver / Equipment Operator

About the role

Hepaco, a Clean Harbors Company in Richmond, VA 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 travel, on‑call, and emergency‑response responsibilities.

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‑oriented 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 (provincial), 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.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with manual transmission capability.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement.
• Ability to use various mobile devices.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements.
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical.
• Compliance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (facial‑hair requirements for respirator use).

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial driver experience.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement (already required, but preferred with experience).
• Previous hazmat handling experience.
• Previous manual labor experience.

Pay

Hourly range: $26.00 – $28.00. New hires attend a two‑week paid training academy out of state; travel expenses are covered and a per diem is provided.

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

On‑call and emergency‑response duties rotate every other week, with travel to customer sites as required.