CDL Truck Driver - Hazardous Waste

WM•Sulphur, LA

About The Position

Operates hazardous-waste transportation vehicles, such as flatbed or van trailers, end dumps, 10-wheelers, and roll-offs, in compliance with requirements for a hazardous-material DOT-licensed commercial hauler. Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on commercial routes and loads, unloads, and transports hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The role may include packaging, labeling, and manifesting RCRA materials at sites where no other person is assigned to that duty. The driver performs vehicle inspections and routine cleaning, completes minor maintenance, secures loads, follows legal truck routes and DOT Hours of Service rules, and maintains required trip, shipment, and vehicle records. The position involves customer interaction, teamwork, responding to emergencies within the scope of training, and occasional work alone. It is safety-sensitive and may involve inside gas-plant conditions and outdoor work in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, with some weekends and a 3–6 a.m. start time. Pay is $30 per hour, with $85 per night in diem for expenses such as showers and meals.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 7 years of equivalent military driving experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air-brake endorsement and a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME).
Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations sufficient to perform the work.
Ability to operate the equipment required for the job and manage time effectively.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, standing, walking, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
Comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; the role may require drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

TWIC card is highly preferred.
Roll-off experience is preferred.
Recent tractor-trailer experience is preferred.
Manual transmission experience is preferred.
Accredited high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a heavy-duty truck in traffic, congested areas, and on assigned commercial routes.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, daily safety checks, routine cleaning, and minor vehicle maintenance.
Report maintenance problems, accidents, illnesses, injuries, unsafe conditions, hazards, and traffic violations promptly to a supervisor or dispatcher.
Operate hydraulic loading mechanisms and safely load, unload, transport, and secure hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Package, label, and manifest RCRA materials at sites where no individual is assigned to that duty.
Use the shortest and most direct legal truck route and avoid unauthorized stops.
Wear required personal protective equipment and be able to wear a respirator when hazardous conditions require it.
Interact with customers professionally and courteously.
Review, sign, and maintain tickets, trip sheets, shipment records, and driver or vehicle maintenance logs.
Follow DOT Hours of Service rules and respond to emergencies within the scope of training.
Cooperate with supervisors and coworkers and work as a team member; occasionally operate the truck alone.
Perform other duties as assigned.