Field Services Driver CDL B

Arcwood Environmental; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental, LLC invites applications for a Field Services Driver / Operator. This role ensures on-site operation of equipment and safe transport of wastes to disposal facilities across the region, with a $7,000 sign-on bonus and starting pay of $25/hour based on experience.

The position guarantees 40 hours weekly with required overtime and overnight travel about twice monthly, involving site work, paperwork, and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1+ years of experience driving related equipment (required).
• Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement, air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement (required).

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks and straight trucks safely and in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Label containers and complete all required hazardous waste documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized vehicle.
• Drive to customer sites throughout the day and unload waste for disposal.
• Respond to emergency spills and complete paperwork for loads.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT compliance

Vehicle inspection

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Field Services Driver / OperatorAs a Field Services Driver / Operator you are responsible for providing on-site operations of equipment and transportation of wastes to disposal facilities in a safe and conscientious manner, generating value and satisfaction to internal and external customers.

$7000 Sign on bonus Available!

Pay: Pay starts at $25/hour depending on experience

Schedule & Travel

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week; overtime is required
• Overnight travel expected approximately 2 times per month (1–2 nights per trip)

A Day in the Life

While no two days are exactly the same, a typical day may look like this:

• Arrive at the office and collect job paperwork
• Load required supplies and equipment for the day's jobs
• Assist in cleaning and scraping the inside of and assists with removal of underground chemical storage tanks; prepares waste for proper disposal.
• Assist in demolition of contaminated buildings and land sites; operates excavation and filter press operation equipment.
• Drive to customer sites throughout the day
• Label drums, sort waste streams, and complete hazardous waste manifests at each stop
• Respond to emergency spills.
• Submit completed paperwork and assist with unloading the truck as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks and straight trucks safely and in compliance with DOT regulations
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring proper weight distribution and securement
• Accurately label containers and complete all required hazardous waste documentation
• Maintain a clean and organized vehicle
• Communicate professionally with customers at each stop
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and compliance standards

Location/Schedule: The position would report to the Field Office and then be dispatched out to projects in the region during the day. Report back to the office at the end of the day.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Prepares for daily trip by inspecting vehicle and equipment, fueling truck and ensuring all equipment is in excellent operating order
• Drives to customer service sites to collect waste material and/or transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste material to facility for unloading and disposal
• Completes manifests, company documentation, and other marking and placarding documents for every load managed
• Maintains a logbook for DOT compliance
• Maintains ability to operate high-velocity vacuum trucks and all attachments
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

• High-school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

• 1+ years of experience driving related equipment required for role (required)
• Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement, air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement (required)

Overview

About Arcwood

Every advancement—from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on—creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

Our Values

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other everyday. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

• Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
• Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better – advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
• Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together – with our customers, and with each other.
• Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values – lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together – the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We’ve reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers’ evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share. Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required. Physical Job Requirements

Pay Range

A reasonable estimate of the starting base salary range for this role is $25/hour. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in an annual bonus plan based on company performance.