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Witt O'Brien's

Global crisis and emergency management consultancy

CDL a Supervisor

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Sylacauga, AL, USA
RemoteOn-site role with travel up to 50% and possible out-of-town travel on short notice.
Cleaning & Custodial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental services, hazardous materials response, or a related field is required.
  • A valid unrestricted driver's license is required.
  • A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local guidelines, including OSHA, CDPHE, CDH, and DSHS, is required.
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification is required.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a Department of Transportation and hazardous materials physical examination.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments.
  • Experience working outdoors in all types of weather conditions is required.
  • The candidate must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
  • Strong organizational skills are required.
  • The candidate must have verbal and written communication abilities when interacting with customers, regulators, direct reports, and managers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software is required.
  • The candidate must have exposure to hazardous materials and high-risk environments requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • The candidate must be willing and available to work overtime, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • The candidate must be able to stand and work on their feet for 8–12-hour shifts.
  • The candidate must be able to sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, reach, crawl, and kneel.
  • The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry it up to 10 feet.
  • The candidate must be able to climb ladders and work from stationary platforms at elevated heights.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate by voice and detect sounds by ear.
  • The candidate must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including APRs, SCBAs, supplied-air equipment, and protective suits.
  • The candidate must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in or around water.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise a small team of technicians and drivers performing industrial cleaning, environmental services, and emergency spill response, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste cleanup, confined-space entry, tank cleaning, and site remediation.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to field staff while ensuring adherence to company policies, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements.
  • Manage on-call response operations by assigning work and coordinating resources for scheduled and emergency deployments.
  • Ensure the safe operation of equipment and vehicles, oversee preventive-maintenance checks, and ensure timely reporting of defects or issues.
  • Assist Driver Operators and Technicians with the safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of liquid, dry, and hydro-excavation vacuum trucks and associated tools and equipment.
  • Participate in physically demanding fieldwork, including operating vacuum hoses, lifting heavy equipment, and working in extreme weather conditions while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Conduct regular safety briefings, ensure team members are current on required training and certifications, and enforce safety protocols.
  • Monitor and maintain housekeeping standards across offices, yards, warehouses, and vehicles.
  • Use vacuum hoses to remove sand, sludge, oil, water, and other liquids and solids.
  • Create and submit job reports, vehicle logs, timekeeping records, incident reports, and project documentation.
  • Apply knowledge of environmental and hazardous-material handling protocols and comply with applicable safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A hazardous materials endorsement is preferred.
  • A tanker endorsement is preferred.
  • Possession of a valid U.S. passport, or willingness to obtain one, is preferred.
  • Bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.

About the company

Witt O’Brien’s provides crisis and emergency management services for governments and private sector clients, helping them prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disruptions across the full disaster lifecycle. Clients engage the firm to assess risks, develop preparedness plans, train staff, conduct exercises, manage grants (such as FEMA Public Assistance), ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate crisis communications, with specialized maritime support available. The company combines veteran public-sector disaster management expertise with private-sector incident response, augmented by acquisitions in crisis communications and reputation management to offer end-to-end services. Its goal is to boost resilience for operations, people, assets, and reputations in the face of natural and man-made risks.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • FEMA reopened BRIC in April 2026, directly expanding demand for Witt O'Brien's services.
  • Witt O'Brien's joined April 2026 conferences on continuity and AI, signaling active client demand.
  • Ambipar still backs a global response platform, preserving international reach after the 2022 acquisition.

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  • Ambipar filed judicial recovery in October 2025, exposing Witt O'Brien's to parent distress.
  • Ambipar creditors challenged delayed statements in August 2026, prolonging restructuring uncertainty.
  • A failed Ambipar plan can trigger liquidation, disrupting Witt O'Brien's funding and contracts.

What makes Witt O'Brien's unique

  • Witt O'Brien's combines FEMA grants expertise with oil-spill and maritime response know-how.
  • Its April 2026 BRIC webinar shows deep positioning in hazard mitigation and grant management.
  • The firm markets practical AI for crisis management, not just strategy decks.

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