Equipment Operator / Driver Class A-Rail

Clean Harbors • Richmond, VA

78d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company in Richmond, VA is seeking an Equipment Operator I / Driver Class A - Hazmat & Tanker to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs. This role is responsible for performing driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up. Please note: All new hires must attend a two-week training academy; travel expenses are paid by the company and per diem is provided.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
• Ability to use various mobile devices
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Meet facial hair standards as per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driver experience
• Previous Hazmat experience
• Previous manual labor experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs
• Proper placarding of vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week
• Site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

Benefits

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees