Septic Hauler

West Michigan Septic, Sewer and Drain Inc.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home daily routes

On-call rotation with additional pay

Year-round, local service work

Job summary

West Michigan Septic in Muskegon, MI is hiring a CDL Septic Tanker Driver / Service Technician for local, home-daily routes. The role starts at $29.50 per hour with overtime and on-call pay. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with overtime as needed and occasional on-call rotation.

Responsibilities include operating vacuum pump trucks, septic pumping, tank location, sludge measurement, and routine inspections. Training is provided for equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or Class B).
• Tanker Endorsement (N) and Air Brake endorsement.
• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Card.
• Clean, insurable driving record (MVR) as required by fleet insurance.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT drug screen and FMCSA Clearinghouse check.
• Willingness and ability to perform outdoor trade work (lifting 50+ lb hoses, outdoor work in Michigan weather).
• Punctual and able to commute daily to the Muskegon shop.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vacuum pumper trucks dispatching daily from the Muskegon base.
• Complete local residential and commercial septic pumping, drain cleaning support, and waste hauling along the Rothbury–Holland route.
• Locate septic tanks, uncover inspection lids, and measure sludge levels.
• Deploy, connect, and handle 3" and 4" vacuum hoses; operate PTOs and vacuum pumps.
• Offload septage at designated regional disposal facilities following environmental guidelines.
• Conduct standard pre-trip and post-trip DVIR inspections.
• Maintain a professional, courteous attitude with local homeowners and commercial clients.

Skills

CDL septic tanker driving

Vacuum pumper operation

Local daily routes

Job description

CDL Septic Tanker Driver / Service Technician

Company: West Michigan Septic Sewer and Excavating

Shop / Base Location: Muskegon, MI (Dispatches daily out of Muskegon; servicing Rothbury to Holland)

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Wage: $29.50 per hour + Overtime & On-Call Pay

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Overtime as needed; on-call rotation possibility)

About the Role

West Michigan Septic is actively hiring an experienced CDL Septic Tanker Driver / Service Technician to join our crew immediately for our peak fall season.

We are based out of Muskegon, MI, and our service territory covers the Lakeshore corridor from Rothbury south to Holland. You will dispatch from our Muskegon yard each morning, run local daytime service routes, and head home every single evening.

Already have septic pumper experience? Jump right into the driver's seat after an assessment period and systems training.

Coming with a CDL and Tanker endorsement from another industry (hydro-vac, bulk liquid, ready-mix concrete, dump hauling)? We are fully willing to train you on our specific vacuum pumper equipment, tank locating, and septage offloading operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Top Pay: $29.50 per hour to start.
• Home Daily: 100% local routes - no overnight or OTR driving.
• Standard Shift: Core hours are typically 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
• Overtime Opportunities: Schedule dependent.
• On-Call Bonus Potential: Opportunity to participate in our emergency on-call rotation with additional compensation. On-Call technicians make $15-20k extra per year on average.
• Year-Round Stability: Steady, non-seasonal trade service work in West Michigan.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vacuum pumper trucks (Class A or Class B) dispatching daily from our Muskegon base.
• Complete local residential and commercial septic pumping, drain cleaning support, and waste hauling across the Rothbury-to-Holland route.
• Locate septic tanks, uncover inspection lids when necessary, and measure sludge levels.
• Deploy, connect, and handle 3" and 4" vacuum suction hoses; operate truck PTOs and vacuum pumps.
• Offload septage at designated regional disposal facilities following environmental guidelines.
• Conduct standard pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle inspections (DVIR).
• Maintain a professional, courteous attitude with local homeowners and commercial clients.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or Class B).
• Tanker Endorsement (N) and Air Brake endorsement (required).
• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Card.
• Clean, Insurable Driving Record (MVR): Strictly required by commercial fleet insurance (no major moving violations such as reckless/careless driving, OWI, or excessive speeding within the last 3-5 years).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse check.
• Willingness and ability to handle physical outdoor trade work (lifting/dragging 50+ lb suction hoses, handling ground tools, and outdoor work in Michigan weather).
• Punctual, reliable, and able to commute daily to our shop in Muskegon.