CDL Driver A

PNE; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid leave & holidays

Profit sharing

Paid trainings

Job summary

Pacific Northern Environmental LLC, through its Cowlitz Clean Sweep division, seeks a CDL Class A Driver to safely transport hazmat or other materials from job sites to disposal locations. This is a hands-on role working closely with field teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (Hazmat preferred), high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years’ DOT vehicle experience, and willingness to work with the crew on site.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required and must meet eligibility for company insurance policy.
• High school Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• Hazmat Endorsement preferred but not required.
• 2-3 years’ experience driving DOT regulated vehicles required.
• Experience driving Hazmat materials strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work side-by-side with field teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum truck and hoses; move and reposition equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles and comply with traffic laws and company policies.
• Drive in accordance with safety policies and regulations.
• Complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections and required paperwork.
• Transport drums with lift gate to pick up or deliver at destinations.
• Follow dispatch instructions and load/unload at job sites.
• Report accidents and injuries; complete accident forms as needed.
• Ensure loads are properly secured and maintain driving safety.

Job description

Job Summary

Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC division, is seeking a CDL A Driver Job Title who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service and skills to our company, clients, and employees.

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of six divisions; Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (TTPC), Tauras Power Services (TPS) Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we have multiple job sites across the US.

CCS provides industrial cleaning and spill response to almost every pulp and paper mill in the Pacific Northwest. We also service major oil companies and a wide range of manufacturing and industrial clients. CCS has demonstrated its ability to complete large and complex industrial cleaning challenges on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the most stringent industrial health & safety programs. No industrial cleaning job is too large or too small for CCS.

The CDL Class A Driver is responsible for safely transporting hazmat or other materials from the job sites to safe disposal locations. Hands-on work with the field team is required for this position.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required and must meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.
• High school Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required.
• Hazmat Endorsement is preferred but not required.
• 2-3 years’ experience driving DOT regulated vehicles is required.
• Experience driving Hazmat materials strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work side-by-side with field teams when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

The CDL Class A Driver possessing the education and experience listed above performs the following:

• Operator truck controls to engage, move, and reposition vacuum hoses as necessary when operating a vacuum truck.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as required for job duties, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company policies
• Drives in accordance with all company safety policies and within all laws, rules, and regulations.
• Complete DOT required pre and post trip inspections, completing any required paperwork as needed.
• Operate box van carrying drums with a lift gate to pick up and/or deliver drums at a specific destination.
• Operate truck in accordance with instructions received from dispatch or the supervisor each day.
• Loads, unloads, and sets up vacuum hoses at job site when operating the vacuum truck.
• Report all accidents and injuries and completes an accident report form when necessary.
• Ensures all loads are properly secured prior to driving and maintains safety while driving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

• Move about the jobsite as needed.
• Move work related equipment up to 50lbs.
• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Operate various technological devices, including but not limited to a computer.
• Operate machinery in compliance with all safety procedures.
• Occasionally ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs.
• Participate in the company respiratory protection program, maintain required medical clearance and fit testing maintain facial hair that does not interfere with the seal of a tight-fitting respirator, consistent with company policy and OSHA requirements, wear all required PPE, and maintain applicable DOT medical and audiometric qualifications.

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental LLC presently provides coverage and programs that may include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision options for employees and eligible dependents
• Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.
• Specialty RX programs.
• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, and Accident Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Saving Account (DCSA)
• Telehealth by Teladoc.
• 401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Trainings and Certifications
• Paid Leave including Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement for qualifying employees
• Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees
• Annual company events
• Safety Incentives

Employment Information

Equal Opportunity: Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, physical, mental, or sensory disability, veteran or military status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and sincerely held religious beliefs, absent undue hardship.

In addition to federal law requirements, PNE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location where we operate or our employees work. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Description Disclaimer: This job description provides a general description of essential job functions and is not an employment contract or an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory or management personnel, regardless of job title or routine duties.

Pre-employment Screenings: PNE is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of post-offer background screening, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, and drug testing, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Drug testing must be completed within 72 hours of signing the offer letter. This is a safety-sensitive position.