CDL Driver

The CDL Hazmat Vacuum & Roll-Off Truck Operator drives and operates a dry and/or liquid vacuum trucks, as well as roll-off trucks, picking up, hauling and unloading industrial waste including various fluids, solids, hazardous, and non-hazardous materials within oil and gas refineries, tank terminals, shipyards and other industry related facilities.  Employee receives written and verbal assignments from a operator, foreman or supervisor. Work requires initiative and sound judgment.

Duties:

• Pulls hose(s) from the hose tray and connects one end to the truck and the other end to a tank or mechanism for extraction. Monitors the amount of fluid/material extracted and the amount of fluid/material the vacuum truck is lawfully allowed to haul, and other situations presented by the site or the customer.
• Delivers vacuum service in accordance with operation training and safety procedures including operating the flow, operation and functionality of 2 and 3 inch hoses, tank and flex hoses.
• Reads work orders and documents work performed.
• Maintains accurate electronic log books, pre-trip / post-trip inspections and maintenance files on the vehicle.
• Uses hand tools and other equipment associated with the vehicle.
• Employee may use highly technical and specialized equipment for the containment, stabilization and mitigation of emergencies involving hazardous and or toxic substances.
• Duties may include the operation of specialized instruments for atmospheric monitoring and or communication.
• Employee will participate in and attend special training to maintain skills and knowledge.
• Employee must be able to respond to emergencies as needed, during normal working hours and after normal working hours such as weekends and holidays. Emergency response is a 24 hour 7 day a week job.
• Employee is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing any and all hazardous materials equipment.
• Employee must assist the designated Supervisor with maintaining proper maintenance records of maintained and repaired equipment.
• Must demonstrate safe work practices and avoid unsafe behaviors.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Attend daily and monthly safety meetings as required.

• Maximizes return, and limits related risk, on safety by following processes and procedures derived from the Safety Department.
• Responsible for maintaining extreme care and attention necessary to prevent physical injury or harm to other employees.
• Maintains his/her company issued PPE in a clean and fit for use status at all times.
• Maintains his/hers large fleet vehicle (if issued one for a specific project). Making sure that the vehicle is always ready to respond and kept clean. Vehicles must be maintained with a full tank of fuel.
• CDL Hazmat Drivers shall report to the Supervisor or Office Manager of his/her respective office.
• Performs repairs, maintenance and decontamination of emergency response and industrial cleaning equipment, making sure that all equipment is in proper condition to respond to the next job.
• Must sustain a high degree of attention to prevent damage or waste of company owned equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Anderson Pollution Control, Inc. d/b/a Horizon Environmental may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Continuous, concentrated mental and visual effort to perform complex work.
• Must be up to date on 40 hour HAZWOPER and confined space training.
• Class A commercial driver’s license, with proper endorsements (air brake and Hazmat, Tanker or X) in good standing.
• TWIC Card Capable.
• Have the ability to lift 50 or more pounds on a continual basis.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions of weather (heat and cold).
• Capable of working long shifts under adverse conditions (up to 16 hours a day, and up to 14 days in a row).
• Knowledge of Emergency Response, Industrial Cleaning and heavy equipment operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT rules and regulations.
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from job site.
• Must be accessible by phone.
• Must be On Call 24/7.