Class B CDL Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Columbus, OH is seeking a Class B CDL Equipment Operator to drive light and heavy trucks and operate various equipment at customer sites, including vacuum trailers and roll-off units. The role includes safety-focused responsibilities and potential out-of-town emergency work with paid training and two-week academy.

Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are preferred and may be obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to use various mobile devices.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and physical.
• Compliance with respiratory protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers as part of a team.
• Operate a variety of Class B trucks and load/unload vehicles.
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and reports.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (DOT/state/federal).
• Be available for emergency response and potential out-of-town work.

Skills

Class B CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Manual transmission

Manual labor

Background check

Respiratory protection

Job description

Clean Harbors in Columbus, OH is seeking a Class B CDL Equipment Operator to operate light and heavy-duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include Vacuum Trailer, roll-off trailers, van trailers, box trucks and high-powered vacuum loaders. 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 an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
• Must be available for emergency response/project work that could take you out of town up to 2 weeks at a time, 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. 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 $24-27 per 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 B trucks
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service.
• 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 B CDL
• 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.