CDL B Driver (Vacuum Truck)

GFL Environmental Inc. • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Vacuum Truck Operator works with the Vacuum Truck Services team to provide service to clients, with a focus on safety, professionalism, and teamwork. Services include hydro-excavating, confined space entry, spill cleanup, line flushing, power washing, water hauling, and loading and hauling various fluids or materials. The role involves operating industrial vacuum equipment, including combination units, and completing related field work and documentation.

The operator follows company policies and site procedures, participates in safety programs, maintains accurate records, and performs minor equipment maintenance. The position requires a valid CDL B and specified endorsements, relevant vacuum-truck experience, physical ability to perform manual labor, and availability for after-hours calls and possible short-term travel and overnight stays. Compensation is $25 plus commission.

Requirements

• Valid CDL B with at least 1 year of experience; no automatic-transmission restriction and ability to operate a manual vehicle.
• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Good health and physical condition to perform assigned manual labor duties.
• Willingness to accept after-hours calls when necessary and undertake potential short-term travel and overnight stays.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Safety-focused attitude.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience operating industrial vacuum trucks and/or hydro-excavating equipment, preferably combination units.
• Hazwoper 40 certification.
• Hazardous Material Handlers Certification.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate industrial vacuum equipment, including combination units.
• Perform hydro-excavating, confined space entry, spill cleanup, line flushing, power washing, water hauling, and loading and hauling various fluids or materials.
• Follow company policies and on-site procedures.
• Complete daily equipment pre-trip inspections and maintain driver logs for National Safety Code compliance.
• Participate in safety meetings, near-miss reporting, and job hazard assessments.
• Demonstrate commitment to environmental compliance.
• Represent the company professionally and provide exceptional customer service to clients.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation for work performed.
• Work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly.
• Perform minor maintenance on units to support efficient operations.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Health Savings Account with employer match option.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee-paid short-term disability option.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program.
• 7 paid holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed