Class A CDL Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to operate a range of heavy and light trucks at customer sites, including vacuum trucks and roll-offs. You will perform driving and non-driving tasks on and off site and assist with hazardous waste cleanup.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, with 6 AM start and 8–10 hour days. Overtime after 40 hours; emergency response travel up to 2 weeks with hotel and per diem provided. Training is paid and out of state.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements must be obtainable within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to use various mobile devices.
• Must meet physical job requirements and pass a background check, drug test, and medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the top priority and follow all safe work practices.
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers as part of a team.
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks and perform loading/unloading of cargo.
• Conduct on-site manual labor to meet customer needs and maintain vehicle placarding per DOT rules.
• Maintain logs, timesheets, and reports; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Valid CDL

Hazmat endorsement within 90 days

Mobile device usage

Physical fitness

Emergency response readiness

Job description

Clean Harbors in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at customer sites; vehicles 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.

• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred; no automatic restriction.
• Typically Monday through Friday schedule, average start time 6 AM.
• Average 8‑10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hours.
• Must be available for emergency response/project work that could take you out of town up to 2 weeks at a time, with hotel and per diem provided.

Note this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. We solve 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 $30‑33 per hour.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment, including 401(k) with company match.
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all 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, timesheets, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
• Conduct site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.
• Meet facial hair standards required by OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, for positions requiring respirators.

Preferred

• 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 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.