Class A CDL Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Urbana, IL is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks at customer sites, including vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs. The role involves driving and non-driving duties for hazardous waste cleanup at sites and on customer locations.

This position requires new hires to attend an out-of-state Academy training; training is paid and company expenses are covered.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL as required for commercial driving.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to use mobile devices and comply with safety protocols.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and medical exam as applicable.
• Respiratory protection standards require facial hair controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the top priority and follow all safety policies.
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers as needed in a team setting.
• Drive a variety of Class A trucks including vacuum trucks and roll-offs.
• Load and unload trucks and perform on-site manual labor to meet customer needs.
• Properly placard vehicles to meet DOT requirements and regulations.
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports.
• Follow local, state and federal compliance regulations and vehicle requirements.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis when assigned.

Skills

Class A CDL

Hazmat/Tanker endorsement

Safety compliance

Physical fitness

Background check readiness

Job description

Clean Harbors in Urbana, 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.

• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred, no automatic restriction


• Monday through Friday schedule, average start time between 6-7 am, overtime after 40 hrs.


• Some overnight travel, hotel and per diem provided


• On call as needed

Note: This position requires new hires to attend our out-of-state Academy training, which may require being away from home for a period of time. Training duration may vary based on scheduling and program requirements. Training is paid, and related expenses are covered by the company.

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 $26-29 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.