Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator (Class B CDL) – Bartow

Global-Environmental-and-Industrial-Response; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Global Environmental & Industrial Response is seeking hardworking Vacuum Truck / Jet Truck Operators to join our growing team in Bartow, Florida. This is a hands-on role combining commercial driving with environmental and industrial field work.

Approximately 20% of time will be driving and 80% will involve operating equipment and supporting industrial cleaning, environmental services, and emergency response projects.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement is required.
• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate is required.
• Registered with the DOT Clearinghouse.
• Clean driving record for the past three years.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform outdoor work.
• Must be flexible for overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum trucks, jet trucks, and other specialized equipment.
• Transport equipment and materials to customer and project sites.
• Assist with industrial cleaning, environmental services, and emergency response operations.
• Operate vacuum systems, hydroblasting equipment, pumps, hoses, and related tools.
• Load and unload materials at treatment and disposal facilities.
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
• Represent GEIR professionally on customer job sites.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

Tanker Endorsement

DOT Medical Certificate

DOT Clearinghouse

Clean driving record

Background check clearance

Lift up to 50 pounds

Overtime readiness

Job description

About Us

Global Environmental & Industrial Response (GEIR) delivers environmental, industrial, and emergency response services to utility, mining, chemical, pulp and paper, and manufacturing industries. Our teams provide 24/7 industrial cleaning, hydro blasting, vacuum truck services, waste transportation and disposal, and specialized maintenance and turnaround services for sulfuric acid facilities, all with a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Vacuum Truck / Jet Truck Operator (Class B CDL)

GEIR is seeking hardworking, safety-focused Vacuum Truck / Jet Truck Operators to join our growing team. This is a hands-on position that combines commercial driving with environmental and industrial field work.

Approximately 20% of your time will be spent driving, while 80% will involve operating equipment and supporting industrial cleaning, environmental services, and emergency response projects. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialized equipment, and being part of a team that tackles challenging projects, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Operate vacuum trucks, jet trucks, and other specialized equipment
• Transport equipment and materials to customer and project sites
• Assist with industrial cleaning, environmental services, and emergency response operations
• Operate vacuum systems, hydroblasting equipment, pumps, hoses, and related tools
• Load and unload materials at treatment and disposal facilities
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures
• Represent GEIR professionally on customer job sites

Work Schedule & Highlights

• Approximately 20% driving / 80% hands-on field work
• Local and regional travel with occasional overnight assignments
• Overtime opportunities based on project demands
• Shifts typically range from 8–12+ hours, with occasional weekends and emergency callouts
• Paid training and opportunities for career advancement
• Team-oriented, safety-first work environment

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in physically demanding industrial environments and varying weather conditions. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and dusty conditions
• Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
• Wear required PPE, including respirators when necessary (clean-shaven status may be required for proper fit)
• Stand, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Tanker Endorsement
• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Registered with the DOT Clearinghouse
• Clean driving record for the past three years
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding outdoor work
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and wear respiratory protection when required
• Flexibility to work overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and emergency callouts

Preferred Qualifications

• HazMat Endorsement
• Two or more years of heavy equipment or industrial operations experience
• Experience with vacuum trucks, hydroblasting, or industrial cleaning equipment
• Environmental, industrial, construction, or related field service experience
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills

Benefits

• Six paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off (accrual begins on day one; available after 90 days)
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Regular pay increases and career development opportunities
• Optional accident, critical illness, disability, and hospital indemnity insurance

Drug-free workplace.

Background check required.

Global Environmental and Industrial Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.