HazMat Driver & Heavy Equipment Operator I

Patriot Environmental Services; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a heavy equipment operator with a Commercial Driver License (Class A preferred) to support environmental services across the Western United States. You will operate heavy equipment, prepare Haz-Mat manifests, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on every job.

The role requires 2–5 years in heavy equipment driving and 1–5 years in hazardous waste control. Benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision, and a 401(k) with company matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred.
• Current Commercial Driver License, required. Class A preferred.
• 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.
• Pre-employment requirements: physical including drug and alcohol screening; background check.

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

Attention to detail

Logistics systems

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patriot Environmental Services is seeking a heavy equipment operator with a Commercial Driver License (Class A preferred) to support environmental services across the Western United States. You will operate heavy equipment, prepare Haz-Mat manifests, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on every job.

The role requires 2–5 years in heavy equipment driving and 1–5 years in hazardous waste control. Benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision, and a 401(k) with company matching.