Class A or B CDL Operator

Clearsite Industrial Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401K plan

Life & AD&D insurance

Job summary

Clearsite Industrial Services is a leader in hydrovac and vacuum excavation with a focus on safety and efficiency. Based in Allentown, PA, the company operates a fleet of advanced vacuum trucks for industrial projects.

We seek a Vacuum Truck Operator to run equipment, uphold safety policies, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance on-site. The role requires CDL with tank endorsement, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Experience following OSHA-aligned safety procedures and emergency response protocols on industrial sites.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Ability to perform confined space entry (CSE).
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement.
• Ability to travel with expected overnight travel during the week.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light industrial cleaning equipment at customer sites, including vacuum and hydroblasting equipment and ultra high-pressure pumps.
• Serve as a safety representative, ensuring compliance with company and customer safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and emergency response procedures.
• Energize and operate pumping, hydroblasting, chemical cleaning, vacuum truck, and cutting equipment used on jobs.
• Inspect cleaned surfaces to confirm conformance with company and customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment used on the job.
• Perform duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines, and jet rodders.
• Safely load, transport, and unload materials.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain driver logs, and comply with DOT and vehicle policies.

Skills

Safety procedures

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle operation (manual/auto)

Emergency response

Lifting 50+ lbs

Outdoor work

Overnight travel

DOT compliance

Education

CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement

Job description

Clearsite Industrial is a leader in hydrovac and vacuum excavation services, recognized for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and experienced personnel. Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, our team operates a fleet of advanced vacuum trucks to deliver safe solutions for a variety of industrial and environmental projects. As a Vacuum Truck Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring projects are executed safely and efficiently, while upholding our reputation for quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate heavy and light industrial cleaning equipment at customer sites, including vacuum and hydroblasting equipment and ultra high-pressure pumps.

• Serve as a safety representative, ensuring compliance with company and customer safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and emergency response procedures.

• Energize and operate pumping, hydroblasting, chemical cleaning, vacuum truck, and cutting equipment used on jobs.

• Inspect cleaned surfaces to confirm conformance with company and customer specifications.

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment used on the job.

• Perform duties associated with liquid vacs, air machines, and jet rodders.

• Safely load, transport, and unload materials.

• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain driver logs, and comply with DOT and vehicle policies.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to operate vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions

• Experience working under OSHA-aligned safety procedures and emergency response procedures on industrial job sites

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs

• Ability to perform confined space entry (CSE)

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement

• Ability to travel with expected overnight travel during the week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating vacuum trucks or similar vacuum excavation/industrial vacuum equipment

• Experience operating tanker trucks or roll-off trucks

• Valid Real ID driver’s license

• Air brake endorsement

• TWIC card

• Competitive base salary of $30-$35 per hour.

• Health, dental and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holidays

• 401K

• 100% company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance