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Driver Class A

Huntsville, AL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.84 - $39.46
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
On-call
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Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid training
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Clean Harbors, based in Huntsville, AL, is a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Clean Harbors operates wherever industry meets environment, offering premier services that address complex environmental challenges. The company takes pride in its health and safety culture, ranking it as the number one priority every day of the year. Employees are part of an organization that values continuous growth, development, and environmental responsibility. Clean Harbors supports its workforce with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401K with company match, employee stock purchase plans, paid training, and tuition reimbursement.

The Class A CDL Driver / Hazmat / Tanker position at Clean Harbors is a crucial role operating a variety of heavy and light-duty trucks and work equipment at customer sites. Vehicles commonly used in this role include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll-offs. The role is integral to hazardous waste clean-up efforts, involving both driving and non-driving duties on-site and off-site. This job requires the ability to comply with strict health, safety, and environmental regulations while ensuring that all vehicle operations meet Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.

This position involves travel, on-call duties, and emergency response activities, ensuring readiness to respond to hazardous situations. Successful candidates will need to attend a comprehensive two-week Academy training out of state, which is fully paid for by the company including travel and related expenses. The job offers competitive pay ranging from $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, reflecting the demanding nature of the work and the specialized skills required.

Working as a Class A CDL Driver at Clean Harbors means becoming part of a dynamic and supportive team environment where health and safety are paramount. Drivers assist field laborers when needed and execute a variety of tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, proper placarding of vehicles, maintaining logs and reports, and following all regulatory compliance rules. The role demands physical stamina, technical knowledge, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Drivers must be prepared to participate in emergency responses on a rotating on-call schedule and perform site remediation and equipment decontamination.

Clean Harbors fosters a culture of equal opportunity, supporting diversity and inclusion across its workforce. The company is military and veteran-friendly and offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This role is ideal for candidates seeking a stable and rewarding career in an important industry sector, with opportunities for skill development and career advancement.

Job Requirements

  • 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

Job 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

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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