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Class A CDL Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, United States


Clean Harbors in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs. This role is responsible for performing driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean‑up.

Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred, no automatic restriction

Typically, Monday through Friday schedule, average start time 6 a.m.

Average an 8‑10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.

Must be available for emergency response/project work that could take you out of town up to 2 weeks at a time, hotel and per diem provided

Note this position requires new hires to attend our two‑week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3‑6‑5!

Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth

Pay range $28‑30+ per hour

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment including 401(k) with Company match

Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner

Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed (team atmosphere where everyone helps)

Operate a variety of Class A trucks

Loading and unloading of trucks

Manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs

Proper placarding of vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations

Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports

Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules

Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements

Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures

Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines

Perform other duties as assigned

By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week

By position, site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Class A CDL

Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment

Ability to use various mobile devices

Perform physical functions per job requirements

Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Commercial driver experience

Hazmat and Tanker endorsement

Previous Hazmat experience

Ability to operate a manual transmission

Previous manual labor experience

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1‑844‑922‑5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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