CDL Vacuum Tank Truck Driver

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The CDL Vacuum Tank Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating a vacuum truck to transport and remove liquid and semi-liquid waste from various locations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting the company's mission to promote environmental health and sustainability.

Driving and equipment operation:

• Safely operate a vacuum truck with a manual transmission to load, transport, and unload liquid and semi-liquid materials, such as waste, sludge, and other fluids.
• Operate and maintain the truck's vacuum pump and suction system to ensure proper functionality.
• Obeys all traffic laws set by the state and federal government.

Job site setup and operation:

• Perform job site setup and teardown following established protocols.
• Manage loading and unloading of materials and assist with job site operations, which may involve manual labor and working in various conditions like confined spaces or near heavy equipment.

Communication:

• Maintain open communication with dispatchers and site supervisors to manage job requirements and scheduling.
• Coordinate with customers and/or other team members on site to confirm details and ensure a smooth workflow.

Vehicle inspections and maintenance:

• Conduct and document pre-/post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the vehicle and equipment are in good working order.
• Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle and perform routine maintenance.
• Promptly report any safety concerns or maintenance needs.

Compliance:

• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and environmental regulations for handling and transporting both hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Ensure full compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, such as daily driver logs, manifests, and other job-related documentation.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience/Qualifications:

• 2 years of truck driving experience preferred.

License/Certification:

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Tanker Endorsement required, with an excellent driving record for the past 3 years.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Safely operate a vacuum truck with a manual transmission and navigate routine hazards of the road.
• Work independently to identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, and meet time-sensitive productivity standards.
• Professional communication skills, including: reading and interpreting written information; writing clearly and legibly, such as when preparing forms/logs/reports; listening to understand directives, feedback, or complex issues; speaking clearly and persuasively to share information, confirm details, ask follow-up questions, or manage difficult conversations with customers, clients, and other employees of the company.
• Regular and reliable attendance and the ability to work a predictable schedule, as the role requires the seamless coordination of routes and the handling of time-sensitive customer inquiries.
• Ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and pass pre-employment and random quarterly drug screenings.

Work environment:

• Industrial settings that may involve hazardous substances, loud noise, confined spaces, or working near heavy machinery and moving equipment.
• Requires frequent outdoor movement and working in various outdoor weather conditions.
• Requires adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical demands:

• Sitting and standing for extended periods.
• Frequent pushing/pulling, reaching, and using fine motor skills.
• Dexterity to move multiple limbs together in a coordinated movement in order to drive or operate machinery.
• Ability to walk short distances outdoors on various terrain at regular intervals.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of heavy supplies, equipment, or materials (up to 50 lbs).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Metiri Analytical Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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