Class A CDL DriverThe CDL Class A Driver plays a crucial role in operating specialized vehicles such as tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, and roll-off trucks to support environmental remediation, hazardous waste transportation, industrial cleaning, and emergency spill response projects. This position involves working closely with field crews to transport various materials including liquids, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated materials, and remediation equipment, while ensuring adherence to DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
Responsibilities:- Safely operate CDL Class A vehicles, including tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, and trailers.
- Transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials to approved treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
- Load, secure, transport, and unload liquid waste, sludge, contaminated water, chemicals, and industrial byproducts.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Operate pumps, hoses, valves, and vacuum systems during loading and unloading activities.
- Assist with equipment setup and mobilization for environmental remediation projects.
- Support hazardous material spill response and cleanup activities.
- Assist environmental field technicians with decontamination, waste collection, and site cleanup operations.
- Perform industrial cleaning activities including tank cleaning, pit cleaning, and wastewater removal.
- Transport remediation equipment and supplies to project sites.
- Participate in emergency response activities requiring rapid deployment.
- Comply with all DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company safety policies.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, manifests, and transportation documentation.
- Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Follow all site-specific safety requirements and wear required PPE.Report incidents, spills, vehicle issues, and safety concerns immediately.
- Essential Skills:
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Tanker endorsement.
- Minimum 3+ years of commercial driving experience.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).Ability to pass DOT physical, drug screening
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.
HazMat Endorsement.
Vacuum Truck Experience.
Industrial Cleaning Experience.
Environmental Remediation Experience.
Confined Space Entry Certification.
Why Work Here?
This is a direct hire opportunity with a great company that values safety, environmental compliance, and customer service. Employees can expect a supportive work environment with opportunities for travel and overtime, including weekends and emergency response assignments.
Work Environment:
The work environment involves operating commercial vehicles in industrial settings, adhering to safety protocols, and using specialized equipment for transportation and cleanup tasks. Employees are expected to comply with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company safety policies, and wear required PPE.Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, NC.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $83200.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 401k match, vacation, health insurance, etc.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Lexington, NC.
