CDL Equipment Driver - Emergency Response

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs. This role performs driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up.

Responsibilities include safe vehicle operation, loading/unloading, daily logs, and adherence to DOT and company safety rules.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements to be obtained within 90 days.
• Ability to use mobile devices and perform physical tasks as required.
• Pass background check, drug test, and medical exam as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers in a safe, team-based environment.
• Drive a variety of Class A trucks and assist with loading/unloading.
• Perform site labor and ensure customer needs are fulfilled.
• Properly placard vehicles and maintain daily logs and reports.
• Comply with DOT, state/provincial and federal regulations and corporate guidelines.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating schedule.
• Assist with site remediation, decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Hazmat endorsement within 90 days

Tanker endorsement within 90 days

Operate mobile devices

Physical function capability

Job description

Clean Harbors in Indianapolis, INis seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs. This role is responsible for performing driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Recruiting Pay range - $27-30+ hourly or more depending on experience
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed (team atmosphere where everyone helps)
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs
• Proper placarding of vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
• By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Class A CDL
• Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
• Ability to use various mobile devices
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver experience
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• Previous Hazmat experience
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
• Previous manual labor experience

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 164773

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-08-13

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Route Sales

Locations: 2852 Rand Road

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly