CDL B Driver (Vacuum Truck)

GFL Environmental • Saint 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, performing a range of activities 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 requires safe operation of industrial vacuum equipment, including combination units, compliance with safety and environmental procedures, accurate documentation, and professional customer service. Operators also complete equipment inspections, maintain driver logs, perform minor equipment maintenance, and manage their work independently. The position pays $25 plus commission.

Requirements

• Valid CDL B with at least 1 year of experience.
• Must be able to operate a manual-transmission vehicle; no automatic-transmission restriction.
• Tanker and Hazmat endorsements are required.
• 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, and a 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 fluids or materials.
• Follow company policies and on-site procedures, and maintain environmental compliance.
• Complete daily equipment pre-trip inspections and driver logs for National Safety Code compliance.
• Participate in safety meetings, near-miss reporting, and job hazard assessments.
• Represent the company professionally and provide exceptional customer service.
• 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.
• 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