CDL Equipment Operator - Refinery

Bay West•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bay West is seeking a CDL Driver / Equipment Operator to join our team! In this role, you'll operate specialized equipment, conduct hazardous waste cleanup, and provide top-tier service to our clients. You'll have opportunities for career growth and the chance to work in dynamic environments across various job sites. This position will support daily operations at an active refinery, including routine maintenance work, planned outages, and turnaround projects. You will be responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles and specialized industrial equipment such as liquid vacuum trucks, guzzlers, hydro excavators, liquid ring units, combo trucks, and other refinery support equipment. This is a hands-on position and is not limited to driving responsibilities. Team members are expected to actively participate in field operations, including equipment setup and breakdown, tank cleaning, hydroexcavation, vacuum services, maintenance support, and other industrial services work as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or 5-7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B required
Tanker Endorsement required
Hazmat Endorsement required
Active 40-hour HAZWOPER Certificate helpful but will be provided to the right candidate
TWIC card or ability to obtain one
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email communication
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to work days, nights, weekends, overtime, and extended schedules during refinery outages and turnarounds
Possess or have access to reliable means of transportation on a 24-hour basis
Willingness and ability to participate in work beyond driving responsibilities
Ability to pass refinery-specific background checks and site access requirements
Strong safety record and commitment to safe work practices
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation

Nice To Haves

Previous refinery, petrochemical, industrial plant, or similar heavy industrial experience
Experience operating liquid vacuum trucks, guzzlers, hydro excavators, combo trucks, and related equipment
Turnaround and outage project experience
Tank cleaning experience
Experience using vacuum trucks with hazardous materials
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) experience
Experience operating yellow iron equipment
Experience operating construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, and skid steers
Ability to operate manual transmission CDL vehicles
Ability to support additional Industrial Services projects as needed

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
Accurately perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report deficiencies daily
Perform routine equipment maintenance, fluid checks, 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 all activities
Maintain all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs
Maintain and protect all equipment in excellent condition
Participate in pre-job safety meetings, JSAs, and comply with all site-specific safety requirements
Assist field crews with project setup, execution, and equipment breakdown
Conduct hazardous waste operations and clean-up activities
Develop summaries, generate photographic logs, and input fieldwork documentation
Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, customers, and other contractors
Maintain daily logs, paperwork, and operational documentation
Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve overall team operations
Operate and troubleshoot routinely used tools and equipment
Actively participate on the Emergency Response (ER) team, including one week of being on-call 24/7 every six to eight weeks