Driver Class A

Clean Harbors; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in West Columbia is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks at customer sites, with duties on and off site related to hazardous waste clean-up. The role includes loading/unloading, safety compliance, and potential on-call responsibilities.

Perks include comprehensive health benefits after 30 days, 401K with company match, and opportunities for growth and training. AI tools may be used in recruitment but not for decision making.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Able to perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Able to pass background check, drug test, and medical/physical examination.
• Must comply with OSHA Respiratory Protection standards where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks including Class A vehicles.
• Load and unload trucks and assist field laborers.
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and reports.
• Follow DOT, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Be on-call for emergency response on a rotating basis.

Skills

Class A CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Physical ability

Background check & drug test

Tools

Mobile devices

Job description

Clean Harbors in West Columbia is seeking a Class A CDL Driver 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.

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 $29- $30
• 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 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

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Class A CDL
• 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
• 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.

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Job Identification: 167789

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-10-21

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Route Sales

Locations: 105 Corporate Boulevard

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly