Class A HAZMAT Truck Driver / Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Seymour, CT is seeking a Class A CDL Driver (Hazmat) to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks at customer sites and perform driving and non-driving duties on and off sites related to hazardous waste clean-up.

The role includes two-week paid training out of state with travel expenses paid and per diem provided, plus comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat & Tanker endorsements.
• Ability to perform physical functions and pass background/drug tests.
• Experience operating Class A trucks; comfortable with manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers.
• Load and unload trucks and perform site tasks.
• Maintain daily logs and time sheets; complete reports.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, state, and local regulations.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis.
• Handle hazardous materials and participate in site remediation when needed.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Manual transmission

Job description

Clean Harbors in Seymour, CT is seeking a Class A- CDL Driver (Hazmat) 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.

TRAVEL / ON CALL / EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Hourly Range - $28.00 - $31.00

Note: This position requires new hires to attend a two-week training (paid) Academy; it will be out of state. Your travel expenses are paid by the company and per diem is provided.

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
• Recruiting Pay range $28-31/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

• 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

• Valid Class A CDL
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• 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
• 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: 166264

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-09-18

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Industrial

Locations: 770 Derby Ave

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly