Vacuum Truck Driver

Sunrise Plastic•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for safely operating and driving industrial vehicles, equipment and materials to and from designated work locations. The types of vehicles include straight trucks (Air Machine). The role involves safely operating equipment on trucks and assisting teams in performing work at job sites, which may include operating a vacuuming truck to clean plastic spills, equipment, and facilities. Work is usually performed at Chemical sites including production plants. The company has been in business for over 33 years and offers an opportunity to be home every night, work over 40 hours per week, and provides FREE health benefits for every full-time employee.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License.
CDL Class A or B (Class A preferred and may be required for certain positions).
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Read and understand instructions/signs/directions in English.
Pass drug screen, physical and safety sensitive background check.
Have a clean driving record.
Work effectively in a team environment that is dynamic, with diverse employee populations.
Able to wear required personnel protective equipment including; gloves, respirators, safety glasses, foot protection and hard hat.
Able to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
Able to sit periodically and for extended periods of time; climb ladders and stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders; kneel and crawl to access work areas.
Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop; reach forward and grasp for periods of time.
Able to balance while walking on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms, and uneven surfaces.
Able to work in loud, cold, hot, wet and dry environments; both indoors and outdoors in inclement weather.
Able to enter and exit industrial vehicles and equipment without assistance.
MUST be able to operate a manual transmission.

Responsibilities

Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
Comply with DOT (Department of Transportation), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), industry, state and local government regulations.
Safely drive, maneuver and operate commercial vehicles and equipment.
Inspect work order and shipping paperwork, verify for accuracy.
Load plastic/resin onto truck; ensure correct equipment is present to safely perform job.
Safely use manual tools (rack, water hoses) to remove materials; prepare, properly attached and operate hoses on vacuum trucks; safely operate.
Inspect equipment (including pre-check and post-check equipment protocols) including lights, hoses, equipment connections, and pumps; ensure deficiencies are correct equipment or replaced to ensure safety and compliance.
Maintain, complete and submit appropriate paper work and reports timely as required including: travel logs, time sheets and, maintenance documents.
Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment, this includes: work area and equipment.
Model professional behavior at all times; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
Wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, regulations, practice, and customer.
Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
Work effectively in team environment and provide support and assistance.
Commitment to promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work environment.