Driver Class A

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a range of heavy and light-duty trucks at customer sites, including vacuum trucks and roll-offs.

Responsibilities include driving, loading/unloading, and site labor for hazardous waste cleanup, with on-site and off-site duties in a team environment. Qualified candidates will have a valid Class A CDL, ability to obtain HazMat/Tanker endorsements within 90 days, and be able to pass background checks and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL in good standing.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements obtainable within 90 days of employment.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and medical exam as required by position.
• Ability to safely operate commercial trucks and comply with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of Class A trucks at customer sites and on-site.
• Load and unload vehicles; perform manual labor as required.
• Maintain daily logs and time sheets; complete required reports.
• Ensure safety policies, procedures, and regulations are followed.
• Be on-call for emergency response on a rotating basis.
• Respect environmental, health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Class A CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

DOT compliance

Job description

Clean Harbors in Des Moines, IA 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
• Offering $28+/hr DOE + 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

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
• Ability to 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.

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Job Identification: 163411

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-08-25

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Bulk

Locations: 4704 NE 22nd Street

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly