Driver Class B $5K SIGN ON BONUS
About The Position
Clean Harbors is seeking a Class B CDL Driver in West Sacramento, California, to operate light- and heavy-duty trucks and work equipment at customer sites. Vehicles may include vacuum trailers, roll-off trailers, van trailers, box trucks, and high-powered vacuum loaders. The position involves driving and non-driving duties related to hazardous waste cleanup, including pickups from medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics, as well as general labor, loading, and unloading. The posting describes a 5:00 a.m. start, workdays of 10–14 hours, and frequent overtime. Drivers must attend a company-paid, one-week out-of-state training academy. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The driver is responsible for safe and compliant vehicle operation, following company and regulatory procedures, maintaining records, and supporting customer satisfaction. Depending on the position, duties may also include rotating emergency-response on-call coverage, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling hazardous materials. Clean Harbors describes itself as an environmental, energy, and industrial services provider operating throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Requirements
- Valid Class B CDL.
- Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to use various mobile devices.
- Ability to perform 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.
- Willingness to obtain a Hepatitis B shot if not already received.
- Attend a company-paid, one-week out-of-state training academy.
Nice To Haves
- Hazmat endorsement; the introductory posting text says it is preferred, while the qualifications section lists Hazmat and Tanker endorsements as preferred and separately requires obtaining them within 90 days.
- TWIC card; candidates may obtain one upon hire.
- Commercial driving experience.
- Previous hazardous-materials experience.
- Ability to operate a manual transmission.
- Previous manual labor experience.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize health and safety by following safe work practices, policies, and processes.
- Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers as needed.
- Operate a variety of Class B trucks and other work equipment.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Ensure customer satisfaction at the time of service.
- Properly placard vehicles according to company and Department of Transportation requirements.
- Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and other reports.
- Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
- Operate vehicles safely in accordance with applicable U.S. DOT and local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
- Follow company operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- By position, participate in rotating emergency-response on-call coverage every other week.
- By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.
- Pick up hazardous waste from medical facilities, including hospitals and clinics.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
