Hazmat Driver & Heavy Equipment Operator

patriotexternal; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a heavy equipment driver in Utah to operate multiple vehicles, perform HazMat tasks, and support 24/7 emergency response. A Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements is required, along with a current DMV record and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of heavy equipment experience and 1–5 years in hazardous waste/environmental services, with willingness to work long hours, nights, weekends, and pass pre-employment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred.
• Current Commercial Driver License, required. Class A preferred.
• Driving record that meets company standards and current DMV printout, required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement, required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER required.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in heavy equipment driving and operation required.
• 1 – 5 years of hazardous waste control and environmental services industry experience preferred.
• All applicants must pass the following pre-employment requirements: Physical including drug and alcohol screening; Background check in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.
• Drive and operate a minimum of two types of heavy equipment including but not limited to 50/70 Barrel Vacuum and Single Roll-Off Trucks.
• Make deliveries in a safe and timely manner.
• Prepare Haz-Mat & Non-Haz manifests.
• Maintain full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, daily ELD logs, timesheets and vehicle inspection reports.
• Perform simple maintenance and cleaning of response vehicle and assigned truck.
• Perform various housekeeping and custodial duties as required.
• Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on uncontrolled stand-by.
• Work long hours and overtime, including days, nights or weekend shifts.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Logistics systems understanding

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

HAZWOPER 40h

Job description

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a heavy equipment driver in Utah to operate multiple vehicles, perform HazMat tasks, and support 24/7 emergency response. A Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements is required, along with a current DMV record and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of heavy equipment experience and 1–5 years in hazardous waste/environmental services, with willingness to work long hours, nights, weekends, and pass pre-employment