Vacuum Truck Driver

Job Description

This position is responsible for safely operating and driving industrial vehicles, equipment and materials to and from designated work locations; types of vehicles include straight trucks (Air Machine). Safely operate equipment on trucks, and assist teams in performing work at job site, which may include operating a vacuuming truck to clean plastic spills, equipment, and facilities. Work is usually performed at chemical sites including production plants.

• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
• MUST be able to operate a manual transmission.
• Comply with DOT (Department of Transportation), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), industry, state and local government regulations.
• Safely drive, maneuver and operate commercial vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect work order and shipping paperwork, verify for accuracy.
• Load plastic/resin onto truck; ensure correct equipment is present to safely perform job.
• Perform job tasks which may include: safely use manual tools (rack, water hoses) to remove materials; prepare, properly attach and operate hoses on vacuum trucks; safely operate.
• Inspect equipment (including pre-check and post-check equipment protocols) including lights, hoses, equipment connections, and pumps; ensure deficiencies are corrected or equipment is replaced to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain, complete and submit appropriate paperwork and reports timely as required including travel logs, timesheets and maintenance documents.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment, including work area and equipment.
• Model professional behavior at all times; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, regulations, practice, and customer requirements.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance.
• Commit to promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work environment.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• CDL Class A or B (Class A preferred and may be required for certain positions).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Read and understand instructions/signs/directions in English.
• Pass drug screen, physical and safety-sensitive background check.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Work effectively in a team environment that is dynamic, with diverse employee populations.

• Wear required personnel protective equipment including gloves, respirators, safety glasses, foot protection and hard hat.
• Lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Sit periodically and for extended periods of time; climb ladders and stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders; kneel and crawl to access work areas.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop; reach forward and grasp for periods of time.
• Balance while walking on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms, and uneven surfaces.
• Work in loud, cold, hot, wet and dry environments; both indoors and outdoors in inclement weather.
• Enter and exit industrial vehicles and equipment without assistance.

• Local work assignment
• 401K
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Sign on bonus
• Paid hotel stays when traveling for business
• Paid Time Off

Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year