Class A HAZMAT Truck Driver / Equipment Operator

About the role

Hepaco, a Clean Harbors Company located in Allentown, PA, is a leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The company solves tough environmental challenges through innovation and proven methodology, with a strong focus on health and safety and sustainability.

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
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks (vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, roll offs)
• Load and unload trucks
• 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
• Safely operate vehicles according to U.S. DOT, local, state/provincial and federal requirements
• Observe corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week
• Perform site‑remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
• Ability to use various mobile devices
• Ability to perform physical functions required by the job
• Successful completion of a background check, drug test and physical examination
• Meet OSHA respiratory protection facial‑hair standards (if respirator use is required)

Preferred qualifications include commercial driver experience, prior Hazmat experience, and previous manual labor experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health 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

Pay

Hourly range: $27.00 – $30.00 (may be higher based on experience).

Schedule / Travel

• Position requires attendance at a two‑week paid training academy out of state; travel expenses and per diem are covered by the company.
• On‑call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
• May involve site‑remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials at customer sites.