CDL Operator

Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating commercial motor vehicles and specialized industrial cleaning equipment to perform environmental and industrial cleaning services at customer facilities. This position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and the ability to operate vacuum trucks, hydroblasting equipment, combination vacuum/hydro excavation units, roll-off trucks, and other heavy equipment while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service. Work is performed in industrial environments, including manufacturing facilities, refineries, chemical plants, power plants, municipalities, and construction sites. Employees must be willing to travel, work overtime, and perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate Class A or Class B commercial vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Transport equipment, tools, and materials to and from customer job sites.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment, including: Vacuum trucks, Hydroblasting equipment, Combination vacuum/hydro excavation trucks, Roll-off trucks, High-pressure water blasting systems, Pumps and related industrial cleaning equipment
• Perform industrial cleaning services including: Tank cleaning, Hydro excavation, Vacuum loading, Line flushing, High-pressure water blasting, Confined space cleaning, Spill response support
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of commercial vehicles and equipment.
• Complete daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), driver logs, and required DOT documentation.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after each job to ensure safe operation.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment safely.
• Follow all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety regulations.
• Properly wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, maintenance, and cleanup.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, customers, and team members.
• Respond to emergency response projects, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work
• Commitment to safety and following established procedures
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel when required
• Ability to work in industrial environments with varying conditions (heat, cold, noise, etc.) including atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
• Ability to engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects up to 75lbs
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
• Ability to work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
• Ability to work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with acceptable driving record.
• Must meet DOT physical qualification requirements.
• Ability to pass DOT drug screening requirements.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed, including overnight travel.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules.