CDL-A Driver & Heavy Equipment Operator (HazMat)

Patriot Environmental Services; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a driver/operator to join our team in Concord, NC. You will drive and operate multiple heavy equipment types, perform deliveries, and maintain DOT logs and vehicle inspections.

A CDL with hazmat/tanker endorsements and HAZWOPER certification are required, with 2–5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role requires safety focus and flexibility for long shifts, overtime, and 24/7 emergency response readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred.
• Current Commercial Driver License, required. Class A preferred.
• Driving record that meets company standards and current DMV printout, required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement, required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER required.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in heavy equipment driving and operation required.
• 1 – 5 years of hazardous waste control and environmental services industry experience preferred.
• All applicants must pass the following pre-employment requirements: Physical including drug and alcohol screening
• Background check in accordance with local laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.
• Drive and operate a minimum of two types of heavy equipment including but not limited to 50/70 Barrel Vacuum and Single Roll-Off Trucks.
• Make deliveries in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, daily ELD logs, timesheets and vehicle inspection reports.
• Perform simple maintenance and cleaning of response vehicle and assigned truck.
• Perform various housekeeping and custodial duties as required.
• Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on uncontrolled stand-by.
• Work long hours and overtime, including days, nights or weekend shifts.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Logistics knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver License (CDL) – Class A preferred

Hazmat and Tanker endorsement

HAZWOPER 40-hour certification

Job description

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a driver/operator to join our team in Concord, NC. You will drive and operate multiple heavy equipment types, perform deliveries, and maintain DOT logs and vehicle inspections.

A CDL with hazmat/tanker endorsements and HAZWOPER certification are required, with 2–5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role requires safety focus and flexibility for long shifts, overtime, and 24/7 emergency response readiness.