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Hybrid Over the Road Driver / Plant Operator

Crystal Clean
Opelousas, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

The Hybrid Plant Operator/Over the Road (OTR) Driver will start as a Plant Operator, and move into an OTR Driver role once CDL is obtained.

Purpose: The Plant Operator is responsible for first and foremost, conducting his/her work in a safe manner at all times. Operators have the responsibility to make sure unit and process systems function properly. They continually monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment and make adjustments to keep system process variables within acceptable ranges. Operators detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations.

Essential Duties

  • Responsible for working safely in all job aspects and functions.
  • Primary function to perform and record process field readings on all equipment, verifying control room readings
  • Make adjustments to the process as directed by Facility Manager or Supervisor
  • Perform bulk tank transfers as needed.
  • Update process logbooks with field activities and process adjustments, noting any variances, deviations, equipment malfunctions or environmental releases encountered during field readings.
  • Maintain and update process/safety/equipment reading/log sheets to record conditions.
  • Calculate process yields when necessary.
  • Assist with utility (boilers/cooling towers/compressors) operations and inspections.
  • Prepare process equipment for safe maintenance activities including following all Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
  • Assist with Work Permitting preparations (Hot and Cold Work) including atmospheric testing.
  • Complete shift handover communications.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards in own work area
  • Develop ways and means to operate more effectively.
  • Adhere to all corporate policies and standards including but not limited to environmental and regulatory, human resources, facility, equipment, operations and maintenance.
  • Participate in safety and other meetings.

Other Duties

  • Other duties as assigned by management

Work Experience

  • 2 years of related experience

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Designations or Memberships

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Vocational training preferred
  • Experience in chemical processing environment preferred

The Over the Road (OTR) Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of materials, over the road, to and from Branch locations, Designated Receiving Facilities and/or Third-Party Vendors via box trailer and tanker. Possesses a “Class A” commercial driver’s license with a hazardous material and tanker endorsement.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Responsible for working safely in all job aspects and functions.
  • Promotes and fosters safety and efficiency in all Facility employees and activity.
  • Maintains compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations regarding over the road transportation of materials.
  • Verifies paperwork on materials transported (manifests, bills of lading, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.
  • Checks load prior to moving to ensure proper blocking and bracing of transported materials.
  • Maintains accurate driving logs.
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.00, and includes benefits such as the following:

  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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