Class A CDL Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL seeks a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to operate a variety of trucks and equipment at customer sites, including vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers and roll-offs. The role involves driving and non-driving duties related to hazardous waste clean-up.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of Class A operation experience and must be willing to be on call, and participate in out-of-town training.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Class A CDL and ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days.
• Must be able to perform physical functions and work long shifts.
• Experience with operating Class A equipment preferred.
• Background check, drug test and medical clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers.
• Drive a variety of Class A trucks including vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers and roll-offs.
• Load and unload materials and perform manual labor on site.
• Maintain required daily logs and reports.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and company safety guidelines.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis.
• Site remediation and handling of hazardous materials as assigned.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Hazmat endorsement (within 90 days)

Tanker endorsement (within 90 days)

Ability to use mobile devices

Physical capability

Job description

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator 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.

• 2 yrs. of operating Class A Equipment and No Automatic Restriction Required
• Average an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
• Must be available for emergency response/project work that could take you out of town up to 2 weeks at a time, hotel and per diem provided
• Required on call

Please note: New hires are required to attend our Academy training out of state. The company covers all required travel and training-related expenses, and you will be paid for your time during training.

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
• Pay range $28-32 per hour
• 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 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.

Job Identification: 166997

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-10-06

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Route Sales

Locations: 645 East 138th Street

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly

Is Driver Qualification Required?: Driver Qualification Required