CDL Driver - Decatur Location

Spectrum Environmental Services Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Environmental Services Inc. is looking for a highly qualified CDL – Class A truck operator in Decatur, Alabama. The ideal candidate must have at least 2-3 years of experience operating vacuum and bulk tankers and must possess Tanker and Hazmat endorsements. Responsibilities include obeying traffic laws, safe operation of vehicles, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. A flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is required. Join a committed team that values safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience operating vacuum tankers and bulk tankers.
• Tanker and Hazmat endorsements required.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and good physical health.

Responsibilities

• Obey traffic laws while operating tractor trailers.
• Maintain a detailed log of working hours and mechanical issues.
• Interact with customers professionally while loading and unloading cargo.

Skills

Operating vacuum tankers

Knowledge of safety regulations

Physical fitness

Clean driving record

Job description

Spectrum Environmental Services, Inc. is a multifaceted company that offers industrial plant services, waste transportation and disposal, infrastructure/pipe services, and environmental consulting solutions to the customer's environmental challenges. Additionally, Spectrum provides select environmental products to support project needs. With headquarters in Alabaster, Alabama, near Birmingham, the Spectrum group of companies brings a high level of commitment toward quality and professionalism to every aspect of our projects.

Summary Of Position

Spectrum Environmental, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified CDL – Class A truck operator to join our team in the Decatur and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years’ experience operating vacuum tankers, bulk tankers, roll‑off trailers, and some experience transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Tanker and Hazmat endorsements required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
• Safe operation of tractor trailers and other equipment as assigned
• Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
• Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations
• Reporting defects, accidents, and violations
• Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.)
• Loading and unloading cargo as required per job
• Interacting with customers in a professional manner
• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
• Verifying loads for accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, to be familiar with not just traffic laws but rules regarding how often they are required to rest, maximum miles driven and the like.
• A clean driving record, with at least 2-3 years’ proven driving history.
• Physical fitness, since truck drivers are required to pass a physical exam every two years, must also be able to manage physical workload.
• Hand-eye coordination, since they must coordinate their hands, legs, and eyes to maintain a fast reaction time on the roads.
• Visual and hearing acuity, in accordance with federal regulations which mandate that truck drivers have to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet, have at least 20/40 vision, a 70-degree field of vision and the ability to distinguish the colors of traffic lights.

Working at Spectrum Environmental, Inc.

Spectrum Environmental, Inc. is committed to a culture that embraces safety and strives for excellence. We achieve this through focusing on continuous improvement, promoting employee development, and building lasting customer relationships through mutual trust and honesty, all of this is accomplished while safely providing customers with unequaled customer service and exceeding expectations through deliverables. CDL Operators work in potentially hazardous work environments. CDL Operators must comply with all safety policies and procedures as required by the DOT, Spectrum, and its respective clients. Operators must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Potential candidates must also be willing to work on out-of-town projects and be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.