CDL Equipment Driver - Emergency Response

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 20,526 - 47,692; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to operate light and heavy-duty trucks at customer sites for hazardous waste clean-up. You will handle loading/unloading, placarding, and on-site safety while meeting DOT and company requirements.

The role involves operating diverse Class B vehicles, maintaining logs, and potentially being on call for emergency response. Hazmat/tanker endorsements to be obtained within 90 days if not already held.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to use various mobile devices for work.
• Complete background check, drug test, and physical as required by position.
• Must meet OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards for positions requiring respirators.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial Class B trucks and assist field laborers as needed.
• Load and unload trucks and ensure proper placarding per DOT requirements.
• Maintain daily logs and time sheets; complete reports as required.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service and drive safely per regulations.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis and assist with site remediation as needed.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Background check & drug test

Respiratory protection compliance

Job description

Clean Harbors in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to operate light and heavy-duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include Vacuum Trailer, roll-off trailers, van trailers, box trucks and high-powered vacuum loaders. 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 - $25-26+ hourly
• 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

Key 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 B trucks
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service.
• 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 B CDL
• 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: 163964
Category: Drivers
Posting Date: 2026-07-24
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Driver - Route Sales
Locations: 165 Ryan Street
Pay Range: $14.9 - $34.62 Hourly
Is Driver Qualification Required?: Driver Qualification Required