Class A CDL Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and per diem for overnightTravel

Paid two-week Academy training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to operate a variety of trucks and equipment at customer sites, including vacuum trucks and roll offs, for hazardous waste cleanup. You’ll drive on-site and off-site and support remediation efforts while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires obtaining Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days, and offers a Monday–Friday schedule with long days and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days.
• Ability to use various mobile devices as part of operations.
• Pass background check, drug test and medical evaluation.
• Compliance with OSHA facial hair standards when respirators are used.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A trucks and assist field laborers in a team environment.
• Load/unload, placard, and secure materials per DOT requirements.
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and related reports.
• Respond to emergency clean-up scenarios and on-call incidents.
• Support site remediation and hazardous material handling as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Overtime availability

Emergency response

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.

• Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment, and no automatic restriction required.
• Monday through Friday schedule, average start time 6 am.
• Average an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
• Must be available for emergency response and occasional project work (evenings & weekends).
• Up to 50% overnight travel - Must have Real I.D. or Passport.
• Hotel and per diem provided for any overnight travel.

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. 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 $28-30 per hour.

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.

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.