Driver Class A / Equipment Operator / Hazmat / Tanker

Clean Harbors • St. Louis, MO

18d • $25 - $27

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator in St. Louis, Missouri, to operate heavy- and light-duty trucks and equipment at customer sites. Equipment may include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll-offs. The role includes driving and non-driving work on and off customer sites related to hazardous-waste cleanup, including assisting field laborers, loading and unloading trucks, and performing manual labor to meet customer needs.

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 role involves travel, on-call duties, and emergency-response or project work that may require being out of town for up to two weeks; hotel and per diem are provided. Depending on the position, employees may participate in a rotating emergency-response on-call schedule every other week and perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.

New hires must attend a two-week, out-of-state Academy training. The company covers expenses and pays for the training. The posted pay range is $25.00–$27.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Valid Class A 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, as applicable to the position.
• Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and make health and safety the top priority.
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed.
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks and other heavy- and light-duty equipment.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Perform manual labor at customer sites to meet customer needs.
• Properly placard vehicles to meet 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.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures, as well as environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Be available for emergency response or project work, including out-of-town travel; depending on position, participate in a rotating on-call schedule every other week.
• Depending on position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.
• 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.
• Paid two-week out-of-state Academy training, with company-covered expenses.
• Hotel and per diem provided for qualifying out-of-town emergency-response or project work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed