CDL A Driver Operator

Patriot Environmental Services, Inc.•Yuma, AZ

11d•$21 - $25

About The Position

Patriot Environmental Services is a provider of industrial, emergency response, and remediation services in the Western United States. The CDL A Driver Operator helps deliver those services by driving and operating heavy equipment, including vacuum and roll-off trucks, and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The role prioritizes safety, regulatory compliance, and timely customer service. It includes emergency-response standby duties, long hours and overtime, and work across day, night, or weekend shifts. Compensation is a $300 day rate; hourly pay of $21–$25 applies only during holidays and vacation.

Requirements

Current Commercial Driver License required; Class A preferred.
Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required.
40-hour HAZWOPER required.
2–5 years of heavy-equipment driving and operation experience required.
Driving record that meets company standards and a current DMV printout required.
Strong attention to detail and a distraction-free driving style.
Comprehensive understanding of logistics systems.
Safety-conscious.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred.
Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.
1–5 years of hazardous-waste control and environmental-services industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure health and safety is the number one priority by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely.
Drive and operate at least two types of heavy equipment, including equipment such as 50/70 Barrel Vacuum and Single Roll-Off Trucks.
Make deliveries safely and on time.
Prepare hazardous-material and non-hazardous manifests.
Maintain compliance with DOT and FMCSA requirements, daily ELD logs, timesheets, and vehicle inspection reports.
Perform simple maintenance and cleaning of the response vehicle and assigned truck.
Perform housekeeping and custodial duties as required.
Answer 24/7 emergency-response calls when on uncontrolled standby.
Work long hours and overtime, including day, night, or weekend shifts.
Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.
Carry out other reasonable directives, responsibilities, and activities that may be assigned.