CDL Driver III - Field Services

Covanta; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 39,743 - 52,913; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

EAP

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a CDL Driver III / Field Services Driver to operate vacuum trucks and support environmental field projects across Wisconsin and surrounding areas. This role blends driving duties with hands-on field work, hose handling, and site support.

Primarily local work with occasional overnight travel; per diem and hotels provided for qualifying trips. You will follow DOT and safety policies, perform vehicle inspections, and document logs and manifests while supporting crews on

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• CDL Class A or B license required.
• Tanker endorsement required.
• Minimum of 2 years of CDL driving experience.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and specialized vacuum equipment.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight assignments.
• Acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A or B commercial vehicles per DOT regulations and safety procedures.
• Operate vacuum truck equipment at customer and project sites.
• Assist with hose handling, equipment setup, and job-site support.
• Support field crews during environmental and industrial service projects.
• Assist with confined space entry operations when trained.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and logs.
• Maintain communication with supervisors about job status and requirements.
• Follow all company, customer, DOT, and safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL A/B

Tanker endorsement

2+ years CDL driving

Vacuum equipment operation

Travel availability

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

The CDL Driver III / Field Services Driver is responsible for operating vacuum trucks and supporting environmental field service projects throughout Wisconsin and surrounding areas. This position combines commercial driving responsibilities with hands‑on field work, including hose handling, vacuum truck operations, equipment support, and assisting crews during industrial cleaning and environmental service projects.

Drivers will primarily operate vacuum trucks servicing non-hazardous oil pits and related industrial equipment. While most work is local, occasional travel may be required based on business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A or Class B commercial vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
• Operate vacuum truck equipment at customer and project sites.
• Assist with hose handling, equipment setup, and job site support activities.
• Support field crews during environmental and industrial service projects.
• Assist with confined space entry operations when properly trained and authorized.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Complete required logs, inspections, manifests, and other operational documentation.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and project teams regarding job status and project requirements.
• Follow all company, customer, DOT, and safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• CDL Class A or Class B license required.
• Tanker endorsement required.
• Minimum of 2 years of CDL driving experience.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and specialized vacuum equipment.
• Ability to work in industrial environments and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require, including occasional overnight assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous vacuum truck experience.
• Environmental services, industrial cleaning, wastewater, hydro-excavation, or related industry experience.
• Experience supporting field crews on industrial project sites.
• Experience working around tanks, pits, industrial facilities, or confined space operations.

Schedule & Travel

• Primarily local work throughout the Milwaukee, Portage, and Chicagoland areas.
• Home daily for most assignments.
• Occasional project-based travel may require overnight stays, potentially up to one to two weeks at a time on a limited basis.
• Per diem and hotel accommodations provided for qualifying travel assignments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Ability to drag hoses and perform manual labor associated with field service operations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying weather and industrial conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around industrial equipment and job sites.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee assistance programs
• Company provided safety training and development opportunities

In addition to salary, this roleis eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 28.85 - 38.41 USD per hour

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affinitif Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.