CDL A Regional Vacuum Service Tanker Drivers in Knoxville TN

Job Description

Job Description

Universal Environmental Services is hiring CDL A Regional Vacuum Service Tanker Drivers in Knoxville, TN . Vacuum service drivers will remove, transport, and dispose of approved, pre-qualified, non-hazardous liquids and sludges from automotive and industrial processes. Universal Environmental Services is the leading used oil collector and processing company in the southeastern United States. Covering 24 states and with a growing fleet of more than 300 service and transport trucks, UES collects more than 75 million gallons of used motor oil as well as used industrial oil annually.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package
  • Guaranteed daily pay rate
• Referral bonus: $1,000
• Quarterly safety bonus
• Paid via direct deposit biweekly 

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting after 30 days employed: 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401K with company match 
• 8 Paid company holidays 
• Up to 15 Paid vacation days, 3 personal days, 2 sick days
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid training and paid orientation 
• Perks: Fuel card, company credit card, uniforms, iPhone
• Take truck home program with approval
• No slip seating

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home time: Home 2-3 days weekly
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Shift: Day shift
• Route: 300 mile radius of Knoxville, TN
• Level of Touch: Removes, transports, and disposes of approved, pre-qualified, non-hazardous liquids and sludges from automotive and industrial processes
  • Pumps out of open top drums, cleanout of large industrial equipment, large aqueous cleaning equipment and handles clean-up of wastewater streams from manufacturing plants
  • Cleans out oil/water separators, sumps, trench drains

Equipment

• Late model sleeper trucks with 40ft tanker trailers
• Automatic & manual transmission
  • Must be able to operate a manual transmission
• Outward facing cameras
• ELD equipped using Samsara system
• Amenities: mattress, inverter, fridge, satellite radio

Responsibilities

• Wears company supplied uniforms and required safety equipment
• Complete all paperwork according to company policies
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees and customers
• Must be familiar with all company policies and procedures regarding safety and operations
• Must have a working knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to the collection/transportation of used oil

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age  
• Must have CDL A license 
• Must have a minimum of 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience with a clean driving record
• Hazmat & tanker endorsements required
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission
• Physical activity includes bending, reaching, stretching, climbing in/out of tractors and on top of tanks in addition to various conditions dependent upon customer location/limitations
• Must be capable of lifting, pushing, pulling and/or moving less than 100 pounds to over 600 pounds using proper equipment and safe techniques minimizing risk of injury
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations 
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen 
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 50 miles of Knoxville, TN or be willing to relocate for this position 

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