Driver Class A / Equipment Operator / Hazmat / Tanker

Clean Harbors•Cape Girardeau, MO
•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Class A CDL / Equipment Operator in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 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 related to hazardous-waste cleanup, as well as assisting field laborers and performing manual work to meet customer needs. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with average start times between 6 and 7 a.m. Overtime is paid after 40 hours. As this is a start-up branch, significant overnight travel may initially be required; hotel and per diem are provided. The role involves travel, on-call duties, and emergency response. Depending on position assignment, employees may be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week and may perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. New hires must attend a one-week Academy training program out of state. The company covers expenses, and the training is paid. The posted pay range is $24.00–$26.00 per hour. Clean Harbors describes itself as a provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Requirements

  • Class A CDL.
  • Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are listed as qualifications; the posting also says they are preferred.
  • Ability to use various mobile devices.
  • Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, depending on 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 driver experience.
  • Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
  • Previous hazardous-material experience.
  • Ability to operate a manual transmission.
  • Previous manual labor experience.
  • No automatic-transmission restriction is stated in the role overview.

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 when needed and perform manual labor on site to fulfill customer needs.
  • Load and unload trucks.
  • Properly placard vehicles in accordance with Company and DOT requirements and regulations.
  • Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports.
  • Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
  • Operate vehicles safely in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
  • Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Depending on position, be available for emergency response on a rotating on-call basis every other week.
  • Depending on position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
  • 401(k) with Company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Opportunities for growth and development.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid one-week Academy training, with expenses covered.
  • Hotel and per diem provided for overnight travel.
  • Pay range of $24.00–$26.00 per hour.
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