CDL Equipment Operator/Truck Driver - HAZMAT Emergency Response

Clean Harbors; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Company-paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Cloquet, MN is seeking a CDL Equipment Operator / Truck Driver to operate light and heavy-duty trucks at customer sites and assist field laborers as needed. This traveling role starts in the region with two-week academy training out of state; expenses are paid by the company.

Starting pay is $24-$28 per hour with comprehensive health benefits after 30 days, 401K with company match, and employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class B CDL.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to use various mobile devices.
• Must be able to perform physical functions as required.
• Background check, drug test, and medical/physical requirements as applicable by position.
• Must meet Respiratory Protection standards per OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed.
• Operate a variety of Class B trucks and load/unload cargo.
• Maintain daily logs and reports; ensure safety and compliance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service.
• Observe DOT, state/provincial, and federal regulations and company guidelines.
• Be available for on-call emergency response on a rotating basis.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Ability to use mobile devices

Physical fitness

Job description

Clean Harbors in Cloquet, MN is seeking a CDL Equipment Operator / Truck 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.

This is our newest Field Service location in the region! Please note this will be a traveling position in the beginning as we build up our book of business in the area. All Field Service positions require new hires to attend our two week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company and it is paid training.

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
• Starting pay $24-$28/hr
• 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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