CDL Equipment Operator II - Refinery

Bay West•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Bay West is seeking a CDL Driver/Equipment Operator II to support daily operations at an active refinery, including routine maintenance work, planned outages, and turnaround projects. The role involves safely operating commercial vehicles and specialized industrial equipment, conducting hazardous waste cleanup, and providing high-quality customer service. This is a hands-on position that includes field operations beyond driving, such as equipment setup and breakdown, tank cleaning, hydroexcavation, vacuum services, maintenance support, and other industrial services. Work may take place across various job sites and in dynamic environmental conditions. The role also participates in Bay West’s Emergency Response team, with one week of 24/7 on-call duty approximately every six to eight weeks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office products and email.
Ability to travel as needed.
Occasional weekend work is required.
Possess or have access to reliable transportation on a 24-hour basis.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to perform repetitive movements involving digits, hands, wrists, and arms.
Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, and grasping; frequently lift 25 pounds over an 8-hour period and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds for less than one hour.
Frequent exposure to non-hazardous and hazardous work environments, including contaminated air, soil, dust, fumes, smoke, and other toxins.
Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, including high heat, high humidity, and extreme cold in remote locations.
Ability to read and interpret general documents, safety rules, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Ability to perform strenuous daily activities in confined workspaces.

Nice To Haves

Tanker and HAZMAT endorsements; Bay West will provide them to the right candidate.
Active 40-hour HAZWOPER Certificate; Bay West will provide it to the right candidate.
TWIC card; Bay West will provide it to the right candidate.
Experience operating construction equipment such as an excavator, loader, and/or skid steer.

Responsibilities

Travel to job sites and operate vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, and other company equipment and vehicles.
Safely operate specialized industrial equipment, including liquid vacuum trucks, guzzlers, hydro excavators, liquid ring units, and combo trucks.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections accurately and report deficiencies daily.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, fluid checks, and housekeeping, and report maintenance needs.
Label and manifest shipments in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
Interact with customers and provide superior customer service during activities.
Maintain certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs.
Maintain and protect equipment and keep it in excellent condition.
Participate in pre-job safety meetings and JSAs, and comply with site-specific safety requirements.
Assist field crews with project setup, execution, and equipment breakdown.
Operate and troubleshoot routinely used tools and equipment.
Conduct hazardous waste operations and cleanup.
Develop summaries, generate photographic logs, and enter field-work documentation.
Actively participate on the Emergency Response team, including one week of 24/7 on-call duty every six to eight weeks.
Perform other tasks assigned to support and improve team operations.