Traveling Driver Class A​/HAZMAT Truck Driver​/Equipment Operator at Clean Harbors South Plainf

Job Summary

Traveling Driver, Class A/HAZMAT Truck Driver & Equipment Operator at Clean Harbors in South Plainfield, NJ.

This role involves operating heavy and light duty trucks and equipment such as vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs at customer sites. Responsibilities include driving and non-driving duties related to hazardous waste cleanup.

Required about 85% travel across the United States for emergency response projects. All travel expenses are paid and a per diem is provided while traveling. The first two weeks will include paid training at the Academy, typically out of state.

• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed.
• Operate a variety of Class A trucks.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Perform manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs.
• Properly placard vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/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.
• Provide site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handle hazardous materials.

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement required.
• Ability to use various mobile devices.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
• Meet facial hair standards per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.34).

• Commercial driver experience.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement.
• Previous Hazmat experience.
• Previous manual labor experience.

• Health and safety priority (3-6-5).
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Compensated per diem and travel expenses.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact or .

Clean Harbors is Military & Veteran friendly and adheres to pay transparency laws ensuring fair and equitable compensation.