Equipment Operator

Action Environmental; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Environmental in Clarksville, Tennessee, is seeking a responsible driver to operate trucks and machinery on job sites. The role involves physical labor, transporting materials, and working with equipment in various environments.

Candidates must have a valid CDL license and be prepared for on-call duties 24/7, including evenings and weekends. Additional physical requirements include lifting heavy objects and working in hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• Class A or B CDL license required; Class A preferred.
• Must be able to pass DOT Medical and Pulmonary Fit Tests.
• Tanker and Hazardous Material license endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive both local and regional routes.
• Transport loads to proper disposal facilities.
• Operate light and heavy equipment including vacuum trucks.

Skills

Safe working practices

Ability to lift 75 pounds

English proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for driving company trucks to job sites, transporting material, operating machinery, assisting in additional work as assigned to complete work on the job site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive both local and regional routes
• Transport loads to proper disposal facilities, including landfills
• Drive and operate equipment on site and move equipment to other job sites
• Participate in practical and manual activities on a daily basis
• May be required to assist technicians with work on the job site; engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects
• Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to, blasting equipment, vacuum trucks and hoses
• May require work in confined spaces, elevated spaces, hot, wet, cold, and foul smelling environments throughout an 8-12 hour shift while holding various sizes of vacuum hoses
• Work in environments with hazardous materials and excessive noise levels
• Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends are required. Travel to various locations and working for extended periods of time out of town or as needed is mandatory to support the needs of the business
• This position is required to be on‑call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and occasionally will be required to work weekends and holidays
• Complete assigned work on job sites
• Additional duties as assigned

Experience and Skill Requirements

• Class A or B CDL license required; Class A preferred
• Must be able to pass DOT Medical and Pulmonary Fit Tests
• Must consistently demonstrate safe working practices
• Must maintain a valid commercial driver license and a clean driving record
• Ability to read and write in English required
• Tanker and Hazardous Material license endorsements preferred
• Ability to work occasional weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor in various work environments