CDL Driver/ Equipment Operator

Superior Environmental Solutions•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Superior Environmental Solutions (SES) is seeking a safety-focused CDL Driver / Equipment Operator to perform industrial and environmental services. The position involves safely driving and operating CDL-required vehicles and equipment, including roll-off trucks, flatbed trucks, vacuum trucks, and service trucks. Duties may also include field technician work such as shoveling and tank cleaning, operating high-pressure water-blasting and vacuum equipment, and directing subordinate personnel. The role requires completing inspections and paperwork, communicating professionally with customer representatives, troubleshooting equipment, performing minor repairs, and maintaining company equipment and property. Work may involve elevated or confined spaces, lockout/tagout procedures, and crane safety; SES provides training in these areas. Overnight travel may be required. The job requires variable shifts and extended hours, work in extreme weather and other challenging conditions, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. SES provides ongoing training in OSHA regulations and company operating policies.

Requirements

Maintain a Class A or Class B CDL with a Tanker (N) endorsement or combined Tanker and Hazardous Materials (X) endorsement, air brakes, and a current DOT medical certificate.
CDL restriction codes that are not accepted include No Air Brakes (L), Intrastate Only (K), No Full Air Brakes (Z), No Manual Transmission (E), and Medical Variance (V).
Have experience driving a manual 10-speed transmission or higher.
Maintain insurability under the company’s insurance plan.
Understand and be able to work in elevated or confined-space areas and follow lockout/tagout and crane-safety requirements; training is provided by SES.
Comprehend English sufficiently to follow safety instructions and comply during emergencies.
Pass pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, and/or post-accident or injury substance-abuse screening, as well as a background check.
Be willing to travel overnight for assignments as required.
Be able to distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty.
Be able to repeatedly sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, and crawl.
Be able to repeatedly lift at least 40 pounds.
Be able to work for extended periods in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and wet conditions.
Be able to work in confined spaces and tight quarters.
Be able to wear protective clothing and equipment, including respirators, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, coveralls, and hearing protection.
Be able to climb ladders and work from stationary platforms at elevated heights and in confined spaces.
Be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety by complying with company and customer safe-work practices, rules, regulations, and policies.
Safely and professionally drive and operate CDL-required equipment, including roll-off, flatbed, vacuum, and service trucks.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of units.
Complete required company, federal, state, and customer documentation clearly and legibly.
Operate high-pressure water-blasting and vacuum equipment.
Perform field technician duties as required, including shoveling and tank cleaning.
Communicate effectively and professionally with on-site customer representatives.
Lead and direct subordinate personnel so work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs as needed.
Maintain equipment and company property in proper condition.
Work in areas requiring elevated or confined-space entry, lockout/tagout, and crane-safety practices, following applicable training.
Perform Technician 1 duties within 30 days of employment and develop the knowledge and ability to perform Technician 2 and 3 duties within the first year.