Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Class A Driver

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRichmond, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A valid Class A commercial driver's license is required.
Must be able to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to use various mobile devices and perform the physical functions required by the job.
Must successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard.
Must be willing to obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination if not already vaccinated.
Must attend a one-week, out-of-state training academy.
Hazmat endorsement is preferred; the initial posting also identifies Hazmat as preferred.
A TWIC card is preferred and may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure health and safety is the top priority by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely.
Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed.
Operate a variety of Class A trucks and work equipment, including vehicles such as vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll-offs.
Perform driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous-waste cleanup.
Pick up hazardous waste from medical facilities, including laboratories, clinics, and hospitals.
Load and unload trucks and perform manual labor on site to meet customer needs.
Properly placard vehicles to meet company and Department of Transportation requirements and regulations.
Maintain daily logs, timesheets, and other reports.
Follow local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules, and safely operate vehicles in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of Transportation and other requirements.
Follow company operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
Be available for rotating on-call emergency response every other week when required by the position.
Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling when required by the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Commercial driving experience.
Previous hazardous-materials experience.
Ability to operate a manual transmission.
Previous manual-labor experience.

Driving Class A & Class B 26 ft box truck w/ lift gate
A LOT OF GENERAL LABOR
5AM start time, 10-14 hours a day A LOT OF OT!
Picking up haz waste from medical facilities- laborites, clinics, hospitals, etc
Automatic restriction OK
MUST have Class A CDL- w/ hazmat (preferred)
TWIC card- preferred but can obtain upon hire
Must be willing to obtain Hep B shot if you don't have it already
Must attend a 1-week out-of-state academy for training (company paid)
$7K Sign on bonus

Clean Harbors in Richmond, CA is seeking a Class A CDL Driver 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.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

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
Recruiting Pay range; $34-36 per hour
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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 [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Key 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
Performs 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

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly

About the Company

Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America, focusing on hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and maintenance for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Its offering works by delivering on-site and remote services through service contracts, emergency response fees, and waste disposal charges, supported by an extensive network of facilities and specialized equipment to ensure safe, compliant waste handling. The company differentiates itself through its large scale, broad service mix, and emphasis on meeting stringent environmental compliance and safety standards for demanding customers. Its goal is to grow its market presence and service offerings to be a leading, dependable partner for essential environmental services in North America.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Norwell, MA
Founded: 1980

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