CleanPack Chemist; CDL

Clean Harbors in Elgin, IL is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to operate light and heavy‑duty trucks and work equipment at our customer sites. The vehicle fleet includes vacuum trailers, roll‑off trailers, van trailers, box trucks, and high‑powered vacuum loaders. This role is responsible for performing driving and non‑driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean‑up.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3‑6‑5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Offering $26/hr + OT + Perks
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment, including 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan provides ownership opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and development at all stages of your career
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed (team atmosphere where everyone helps)
• Operate a variety of Class B trucks
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service
• Proper placarding of vehicles to meet company and DOT requirements and regulations
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week (when required)
• Provide site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials (when required)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL
• Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
• Ability to use various mobile devices
• Perform physical functions required by the job
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical exam (when required)
• Meet OSHA respiratory protection facial‑hair standards if a respirator is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial driver experience
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• Previous Hazmat experience
• Ability to operate a manual transmission
• Previous manual labor experience

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation, contact  or 1‑844‑922‑5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.