CDL Driver- A Lic/ Equipt Operator (Rail)

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Rensselaer
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Clean Harbors in Albany NY is seeking a Class A CDL Driver/ Equip Operator (Rail) to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs. This role is responsible for performing driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us. Why work for Clean Harbors? Health and Safety is our 1 priority and we live it 3-6-5! Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth Recruiting Pay range $25-30/hr Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career Company paid training and tuition reimbursement Key Responsibilities: 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 A trucks Loading and unloading of trucks Manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs Proper placarding of vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines Performs other duties as assigned By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials Required Qualifications: Valid Class A CDL Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment Ability to use various mobile devices Perform physical functions per job requirements Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards. Preferred Qualifications: Commercial driver experience Hazmat and Tanker endorsement Previous Hazmat experience Ability to operate a manual transmission Previous manual labor experience Experience with Rail Operations a plus 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, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. *CH

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