CDL Yard Driver

Company Description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands‑on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace ®. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth?

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer:

• Health benefits available Day 1
• 401k available Day 1
• 10+ paid holidays/year
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification
• Overtime opportunities
• Ability to cross‑train into different roles

In this role, the Switchyard Driver will be responsible for transporting waste and hazardous materials to and from the TSDF, 10‑day and Transportation garage, in compliance with proper procedures and all applicable regulations.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Transport waste between the TSDF, 10‑day and Transportation garage using the following equipment: tractor, trailer, tanker, roll‑off frame, box van. Perform warehouse related to receipt, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of waste materials, and general facility duties. Load, unload, move, or store items according to delivery, routing documents or supervisor’s guidance. Label containers and complete pre‑printed manifests. Operate a hand truck, forklift, or other heavy equipment.

Performs various regulatory compliance and safety tasks including, but not limited to: pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of vehicle, placarding and load securement. Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

High school diploma or GED Must be 21 years of age

Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Must have Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements

2+ years of experience with a straight truck, roll‑off bins and boxes as well as combo vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hazardous waste industry
• Vac Truck experience
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental/Regulatory/DOT rules and regulations.
• Require forklift driver certification and six or more months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of computer software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Maintains a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

The Team Member is subject to all environmental conditions, activities occur inside and outside. The Team Member is subject to a variety of hazards, including physical conditions such as proximity to moving vehicles, electrical current, and exposure to chemicals. Use of company‑provided personal protective equipment is required.

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure:
Call toll free  and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response