Driver Operator 1

Patriot Environmental Services, Inc.•West Valley City, UT

3d•$26 - $35

About The Position

Patriot Environmental Services provides industrial, emergency response, and remediation services, including spill response, hazardous waste transportation, wastewater treatment, industrial cleaning, facility closure, and remediation. The Driver Operator 1 helps deliver these services by safely driving and operating heavy equipment, transporting materials, preparing manifests, and maintaining required compliance records. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and quality. The position requires operating at least two types of heavy equipment, such as 50/70 Barrel Vacuum and Single Roll-Off Trucks. The Driver Operator makes deliveries, performs basic vehicle maintenance and cleaning, and completes housekeeping duties as needed. The role may involve 24/7 emergency response calls while on uncontrolled standby, long hours, overtime, and day, night, or weekend shifts. Physical work includes frequent lifting and pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds, frequent full-range movement, and typing or data entry. Work may take place in all temperatures and weather conditions.

Requirements

Current Commercial Driver License required; Class A preferred.
Driving record that meets company standards and a current DMV printout required.
Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required.
40-hour HAZWOPER required.
Two to five years of heavy equipment driving and operation experience required.
Strong attention to detail and a distraction-free driving style.
Comprehensive understanding of logistics systems.
Safety-conscious approach.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and background check in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred.
Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.
One to five years of hazardous waste control and environmental services industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Make health and safety the top priority by following safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely.
Drive and operate at least two types of heavy equipment, including equipment such as 50/70 Barrel Vacuum and Single Roll-Off Trucks.
Make deliveries safely and on time.
Prepare hazardous-material and non-hazardous-material manifests.
Maintain compliance with DOT and FMCSA requirements, daily ELD logs, timesheets, and vehicle inspection reports.
Perform simple maintenance and cleaning of the response vehicle and assigned truck.
Perform housekeeping and custodial duties as required.
Answer 24/7 emergency response calls while on uncontrolled standby.
Work long hours and overtime, including day, night, or weekend shifts.
Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.
Carry out other reasonable directives, responsibilities, and activities that may be assigned.