CDL Equipment Operator - Refinery

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Full Time Technical Saint Paul, MN, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Bay West is seeking a CDL Driver / Equipment Operator to join our team! In this role, you'll operate specialized equipment, conduct hazardous waste cleanup, and provide top-tier service to our clients. You'll have opportunities for career growth and the chance to work in dynamic environments across various job sites.

This position will support daily operations at an active refinery, including routine maintenance work, planned outages, and turnaround projects. You will be responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles and specialized industrial equipment such as liquid vacuum trucks, guzzlers, hydro excavators, liquid ring units, combo trucks, and other refinery support equipment.

This is a hands-on position and is not limited to driving responsibilities. Team members are expected to actively participate in field operations, including equipment setup and breakdown, tank cleaning, hydroexcavation, vacuum services, maintenance support, and other industrial services work as needed.

• Travel to job sites and operate vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, and other company equipment and vehicles
• Safely operate specialized industrial equipment including liquid vacuum trucks, guzzlers, hydro excavators, liquid ring units, and combo trucks
• Accurately perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report deficiencies daily
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, fluid checks, housekeeping, and report maintenance needs
• Label and manifest shipments in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies
• Interact with customers and provide superior customer service during all activities
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs
• Maintain and protect all equipment in excellent condition
• Participate in pre-job safety meetings, JSAs, and comply with all site-specific safety requirements
• Assist field crews with project setup, execution, and equipment breakdown
• Conduct hazardous waste operations and clean-up activities
• Develop summaries, generate photographic logs, and input fieldwork documentation
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, customers, and other contractors
• Maintain daily logs, paperwork, and operational documentation
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve overall team operations
• Operate and troubleshoot routinely used tools and equipment
• Actively participate on the Emergency Response (ER) team, including one week of being on-call 24/7 every six to eight weeks

• High school diploma or GED or 5-7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B required
• Active 40-hour HAZWOPER Certificate helpful but will be provided to the right candidate
• TWIC card or ability to obtain one
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email communication
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, overtime, and…