Equipment Operator Manual Transmission

CleanHarbors•Lafayette, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Lafayette, LA is looking for a Class A or B CDL Driver / Equipment Operator to join their safety-conscious traveling team. The CDL Operator is responsible for the safe and proper execution of HPC Industrial jobs across all service lines. They supervise and complete single-task jobs requiring one crew and complete turnarounds with management oversight at the client’s site in accordance with client and business requirements and company policies, practices, and procedures. This role requires a Class A or B CDL License with no restrictions and the ability to drive manual transmission trucks. TWIC is required. Tanker/Hazmat endorsements are preferred. This is a great opportunity for transitioning military personnel to leverage their skills and training as they return to civilian life.

Requirements

Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs.
Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
Valid driver’s license, CDL Class A or B and other requirements of company’s driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business.
Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
Experience operating a vacuum truck.
Working knowledge of operating equipment used in wet and dry vacuums.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
Class A or B CDL License required; no restrictions.
Must drive manual transmission trucks.
Extensive traveling required.
TWIC required or must be able to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Tanker / Hazmat preferred.
HAZMAT and Tanker Endorsements, preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a safety representative responsible for safety policies and procedures of both the company and the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response and administrative functions.
Hands-on operation of vacuum equipment and hydroblasting equipment.
Operation of special equipment, such as Ultra High-Pressure pumps.
Operate equipment by energizing the pumping equipment and/or any specialized hydroblasting and/or chemical cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks and cutting equipment being used on the job.
May be required to examine surface cleaned to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications.
Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job.
Perform any and all duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines and jet rodders.
May direct a crew of vacuum technicians.
May transport equipment and personnel to and from customer locations.
Completes pre and post trip inspections, driver’s logs and complies with all other vehicle policy and DOT requirements.
Loading and unloading hoses.
Unload vacuum truck at the dump site.
Provide general maintenance in the field.
Perform other related duties as assigned.