Class B HAZMAT Truck Driver

Clean Harbors; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety priority

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Cranston, RI is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to operate light and heavy-duty trucks at customer sites, including Vacuum Trailer, roll-off trailers, van trailers, box trucks and high-powered vacuum loaders, for hazardous waste cleanup.

The position offers an hourly range of $28-$31 and requires attendance at a paid one-week out-of-state training academy, with travel expenses covered and per diem provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL is required.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required or preferred.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and physical (as applicable).
• OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard facial hair requirements apply to respirator positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers as part of a team.
• Load and unload trucks and ensure proper placarding to meet DOT requirements.
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and reports; ensure compliance with DOT and safety rules.
• Safely operate vehicles per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis; support site remediation and hazardous materials handling.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

Manual transmission

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Mobile devices

Physical requirements

Background check

Facial hair standards

Job description

Clean Harbors in Cranston, RI is seeking a Class B CDL Driver 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.

TRAVEL / ON CALL / EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Hourly Range - $28-$31

Note: This position requires new hires to attend a one‑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
• 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 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

• Valid Class B 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.

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Route Sales

Locations: 167 Mill Street

Job Identification: 167817