Field Services Driver CDL B

Arcwood Environmental, LLC•Wood River, IL

10d

About The Position

The Field Services Driver / Operator provides on-site operation of equipment and transports waste to disposal facilities safely and conscientiously, delivering value and satisfaction to internal and external customers. The position reports to the field office, where the driver collects job paperwork and prepares for daily assignments, then travels to regional customer sites and returns to the office at the end of the day. Work includes preparing and inspecting vehicles and equipment, fueling, loading supplies, operating vacuum and straight trucks and related equipment, collecting and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and preparing waste for disposal. The driver may assist with underground chemical storage tank removal, contaminated-site demolition, excavation, filter press operations, and emergency spill response. Responsibilities also include labeling and sorting waste, completing manifests and other required documentation, maintaining DOT-compliant logs, communicating professionally with customers, and keeping the vehicle clean and organized. The schedule guarantees 40 hours per week, and overtime is required. Overnight travel is expected approximately twice per month, for one to two nights per trip. Pay starts at $25 per hour, depending on experience, and a $7,000 sign-on bonus is available. Employees also participate in an annual bonus plan based on company performance. A post-offer drug screen and background check are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience driving equipment related to the role.
Class B CDL with Hazmat, air brake, and tanker endorsements.

Responsibilities

Operate vacuum trucks and straight trucks safely and in compliance with DOT regulations.
Load and unload trucks, ensuring proper weight distribution and securement.
Prepare for daily trips by inspecting vehicles and equipment, fueling the truck, and ensuring equipment is in excellent operating order.
Drive to customer service sites to collect waste and transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials to facilities for unloading and disposal.
Operate high-velocity vacuum trucks and their attachments.
Assist with cleaning and scraping the inside of underground chemical storage tanks and with tank removal; prepare waste for proper disposal.
Assist with demolition of contaminated buildings and land sites, and operate excavation and filter press equipment.
Label containers, sort waste streams, and complete hazardous waste manifests and all required company, marking, and placarding documentation.
Maintain a logbook for DOT compliance.
Respond to emergency spills.
Maintain a clean and organized vehicle and communicate professionally with customers.
Follow safety, environmental, and compliance standards and maintain safe practices at all times.
Collect and submit completed paperwork, assist with unloading the truck as needed, and perform additional duties as assigned.