Class A or B CDL Driver Manual Transmission experience is required

Clean Harbors•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Thompson Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is hiring a Class A or B CDL Operator to safely and properly execute industrial cleaning jobs across service lines. The operator supervises and completes single-task jobs requiring one crew and completes turnarounds with management oversight at client sites, following client and business requirements and company policies, practices, and procedures. The position requires 95% travel and is presented as an opportunity for transitioning military personnel to apply their skills and training in civilian work. The role involves operating vacuum and hydroblasting equipment, specialized pumps and cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks, and cutting equipment. Operators may examine cleaned surfaces for conformance with specifications, maintain equipment, perform duties involving liquid vacs, air machines, and jet rodders, and direct vacuum technicians. The role also includes transporting personnel and equipment, completing vehicle inspections and logs, handling hoses, unloading vacuum trucks, and providing field maintenance. Thompson Industrial is an industrial cleaning and environmental services company supporting upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. Its parent company, Clean Harbors, provides environmental, energy, and industrial services and describes its mission as creating a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity and military- and veteran-friendly employer.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and Class A or B CDL required; applicable company driving-policy requirements apply when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle for company business.
Manual transmission experience is required.
Experience operating a vacuum truck.
Working knowledge of equipment used in wet and dry vacuums.
Ability to understand English well enough to comprehend safety training and respond to emergency instructions.
Knowledge of operating emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
Smartphone required for Electronic Logging Device use.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Specific vocational preparation, including classroom safety training, on-the-job training, and essential experience gained on other jobs.
Willingness to travel; the position requires 95% travel.

Nice To Haves

HAZMAT endorsement.
Tanker endorsement.
Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) may be required.

Responsibilities

Act as a safety representative for company and customer safety policies and procedures, providing hands-on information about operations, safety, equipment, emergency response, and administrative functions.
Operate vacuum equipment and hydroblasting equipment.
Operate specialized equipment, including Ultra High-Pressure pumps.
Energize and operate pumping equipment and specialized hydroblasting, chemical-cleaning, vacuum-truck, and cutting equipment used on the job.
Examine cleaned surfaces as needed to ensure they meet company and customer specifications.
Perform routine maintenance on company equipment used on the job.
Perform duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines, and jet rodders.
Direct a crew of vacuum technicians when required.
Transport equipment and personnel to and from customer locations when required.
Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and driver logs, and comply with vehicle policies and DOT requirements.
Load and unload hoses.
Unload vacuum trucks at dump sites.
Provide general maintenance in the field.
Perform other related duties as assigned.