What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service CDL - Driver/Operator - Vac Truck, Dump Truck, Roll-off position at Cowboy Industrial - a Pioneer Company?
Bass Environmental is seeking an experienced and safety-driven Field Service CDL Driver/Operator to support vacuum truck (vac truck) field operations across industrial, environmental, and wastewater service sites. This is a hands-on role responsible for operating industrial cleaning, vac truck activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality service to customers. The ideal candidate brings strong field experience, excellent customer service (customer interface) and a deep commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Must be able to work varying hours and some on-call as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain Safety as a number one priority
- Drive and operate vacuum trucks, dump trucks, and roll-offs and related equipment to support field operations
- Plan, assign, and oversee daily work activities to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
- Conduct pre-job safety checks, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and clear documentation of duties performed
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and company safety and environmental policies
- Enforce proper use of PPE and safe work practices at all job sites
- Coordinate with dispatch, project managers, and customers to manage job expectations and site requirements
- Complete and review job paperwork, manifests, reports, and field documentation accurately and on time
- Inspect equipment and vehicles, report maintenance needs, and ensure proper care of vac trucks and tools
- Respond to field issues, emergencies, and changing job conditions with sound judgment and leadership
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on vacuum truck (vac truck) experience in industrial or environmental services
- CDLA with minimum 3 years experience. Tanker required, hazmat preferred
- Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (8-hour refresher required annually) or able to obtain
- Demonstrated experience using a vac truck
- Strong working knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous material handling
- Ability to read and follow site-specific safety plans, permits, and customer requirements
- Solid understanding of OSHA and environmental compliance requirements
- Ability to work safely in physically demanding, outdoor, and industrial environments
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Confined space and/or respiratory protection training
- Wastewater, industrial cleaning, or environmental remediation experience
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Frequent work in industrial, outdoor, and hazardous environments
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, bend, and work around heavy equipment
- Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, and industrial hazards
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and on-call as required
What Bass Environmental Offers
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing environmental services organization
- Company-provided training and safety support
- A strong safety culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Equal Opportunity Employer / Safety Commitment
Bass Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace and require adherence to all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety policies.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you over the age of 21?
- Do you read, speak and write English fluently?
- Do you have current hazwopper certification?
Experience:
- vac truck operations: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's license and good diving record (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24