CDL Class A Driver

Patriot Environmental Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services seeks a Heavy Equipment Driver in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should ensure safety compliance while operating various heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance on trucks. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including paid time off and a 401(k) matching program.

Benefits

80 Hours accrued PTO

8 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurances

401(k) with company matching

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in heavy equipment driving required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement required.
• Driving record and current DMV printout meeting company standards required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive heavy equipment safely, including vacuum and roll-off trucks.
• Maintain full compliance with safety and DOT regulations.
• Answer emergency response calls when on stand-by.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Understanding of logistics systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver License

40-hour HAZWOPER

Job description

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!

WHAT WE DO

As a premier provider of environmental services in the Western United States, Patriot Environmental Services provides a wide range of industrial, emergency response and remediation services. We are committed to the principles of safety, superior customer service and experience, and unyielding quality and dedication.

We provide a broad array of environmental services to meet any need that our clients may have. From emergency spill response to hazardous waste transportation to wastewater treatment, or from industrial cleaning to full facility closure and remediation, Patriot can do it all with our own internal resources and do so while accomplishing every metric of success.

Our mission is to always be Prepared and Professional.

Join the team that makes a difference!

DUTIES AND 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.
• Prepare Haz-Mat & Non-Haz manifests.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• 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

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail with a distraction-free driving style.
• Comprehensive understanding of logistics systems.
• Safety conscious.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Pull/push 50 lbs. unassisted on a frequent daily basis.
• Twist and turn in full range of motion in arms, hands, torso, neck, back, and legs on a frequent daily basis.
• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted on a frequent daily basis.
• Typing/data entry on a frequent daily basis
• Equipment used: industrial cleaning and heavy equipment
• Exposed to all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.

BENEFITS

• Up to 80 Hours accrued PTO
• 8 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 40 hours sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurances
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company matching.
  • 100% match for first 3% contributed.
  • 50% match for next 2% contributed.

Pay: $26 - $35 per hour

The compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, work experience, competencies, and skills, and may fall outside of the range shown.

Patriot Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

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