Class A CDL Equipment Operator

Class A CDL Equipment Operator Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL 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. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring 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 Operating commercial trucks and assisting field laborers when needed (team atmosphere where everyone helps) Operating 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 Maintaining daily logs, time sheets, and various reports Following all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules Safely operating vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements Safely observing all corporate operating guidelines and procedures Observing all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines Performing other duties as assigned Being on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week Site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials Required qualifications include: 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 include: 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 or 1-844-922-5547. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. 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.

Created: 2026-03-06