Hydro/Excavator Driver/Operator ES-37

Republic Services•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Hydro/Excavator Driver/Operator is responsible for driving and operating equipment safely and in compliance with applicable requirements, as well as leading crews to complete customer projects. The role works with Field Technicians on cleanups, spills, COVID and hazardous-material decontamination work, and other duties assigned by management that are within the scope of work. The position operates heavy vehicles and equipment, including roll-off trucks, tractor-trailers, liquid vacs, turbo vacs, sewer cleaners, and box trucks. It requires rotating shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, participation in an emergency-response on-call rotation, and potentially out-of-town travel. Work may take place in adverse heat or cold conditions and requires wearing personal protective equipment and routinely lifting more than 50 pounds.

Requirements

  • Class B CDL or higher with tanker endorsement.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
  • Ability to travel out of town as required.
  • Ability to work in adverse heat and cold conditions.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment and routinely lift more than 50 pounds.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

  • CDL A or B with hazardous-material and tanker endorsements.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and alcohol testing.
  • Pass a pre-employment background screening.
  • Meet the company’s auto insurance qualifications.
  • Pass OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
  • Ability to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) clearance, if required by the division; if required, obtain it within the first 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds, including roll-off trucks, tractor-trailers, liquid vacs, turbo vacs, sewer cleaners, and box trucks.
  • Lead crews to help complete customer projects.
  • Work with Field Technicians on cleanups, spills, COVID and hazardous-material decontamination work, and other in-scope duties assigned by management.
  • Make health and safety the top priority by following safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely.
  • Work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in the rotating emergency-response on-call schedule.
  • Travel out of town as required by the service center and ongoing projects.
  • Work in adverse heat and cold conditions.
  • Maintain punctuality and accountability.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment and routinely lift more than 50 pounds.
  • Maintain electronic vehicle logs (ELDs).
  • Perform Department of Transportation pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
  • Perform other related duties assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discount programs.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
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