Driver Class A / Equipment Operator / Hazmat / Tanker

CleanHarbors•Saint Louis, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy- and light-duty trucks and work equipment at customer sites. Vehicles may include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll-offs. The role includes driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous-waste cleanup, as well as assisting field laborers when needed in a team environment. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with an average start time of 6 a.m. and workdays averaging 8–10 or more hours. Overtime is paid after 40 hours. The position requires availability for travel, on-call work, emergency response, and project assignments that may take the employee out of town for up to two weeks at a time. Hotel and per diem are provided for such travel. New hires must attend a two-week, out-of-state Academy training; the training is paid and expenses are covered by the company. Clean Harbors describes itself as a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company emphasizes health and safety, sustainability, and cleaning the Earth. The stated pay range is $25.00–$27.00 per hour, plus applicable additional compensation.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.
  • Ability to use various mobile devices.
  • Ability to perform the physical functions required by the job.
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, where required by position.
  • Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.
  • Must attend a two-week out-of-state Academy training; training is paid and expenses are covered.
  • Must be available for emergency response and project work that may require out-of-town assignments for up to two weeks at a time.

Nice To Haves

  • Commercial driving experience.
  • Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
  • Previous hazardous-materials experience.
  • Ability to operate a manual transmission.
  • Previous manual-labor experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize health and safety by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely.
  • Operate commercial trucks and a variety of Class A trucks.
  • Assist field laborers and perform manual labor at customer sites as needed to fulfill customer needs.
  • Load and unload trucks.
  • Properly placard vehicles in accordance with company and Department of Transportation requirements and regulations.
  • Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and other reports.
  • Follow local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
  • Operate vehicles safely in accordance with U.S. DOT and local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
  • Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and company environmental health and safety guidelines.
  • Be available for emergency response on a rotating on-call basis every other week, where required by position.
  • Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, where required by position.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Hotel and per diem provided for qualifying out-of-town work.
  • Paid two-week Academy training with expenses covered.
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