CleanPack Chemist (CDL)

Clean Harbors; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Company paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Class B CDL Driver in Elgin, IL to operate light and heavy-duty trucks and support equipment at customer sites. You will handle hazardous waste clean-up duties, loading/unloading, and ensure compliance with DOT and safety regulations.

The role offers competitive pay ($26/hr + OT) with full-time benefits including health coverage, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase plan, and opportunities for growth. Equal opportunity employer; AI tools may be used in recruitment.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class B CDL.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to use various mobile devices for job duties.
• Must pass background check, drug test and medical/physical as applicable.
• Comply with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (facial hair rules for respirator use).

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial Class B trucks at customer sites and on-site support.
• Load and unload trucks; ensure safety and compliance with DOT regulations.
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets and reports.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures and environmental health guidelines.
• Be on-call for emergency responses on rotating schedule.
• Assist with site remediation and hazardous materials handling as required.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Mobile devices use

Physical fitness

Background check

Respiratory protection compliance

Job description

Clean Harbors in Elgin, IL 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.

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
• Offering $26/hr + OT + Perks
• 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

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.

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.