What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A Driver (Hazmat) position at Metropolitan Environmental Services?
Metropolitan Environmental Services Inc
About Us:
Metropolitan Environmental Services Inc., part of the Carylon Corporation, has continuously served industry and municipalities since 1948. We are a nationwide collection of 14 best-in-class companies. Our vast resources, expertise, and decades of experience get even the toughest jobs done right. We offer not just a job, but a long-term career, as many of our employees start and end their careers with us. We are proud of the many dedicated employees who we consider family.
Job Description:
We are hiring dependable, safety-focused CDL Class A with manual transmission drivers to support our environmental and industrial services operations. This position primarily assists our clients directly. Drivers will operate tractors with vac tankers, van trailers and roll-off, and occasionally Intermediate trucks. Travel is intermediate (1-3 nights away in the Midwest region), and most jobs are performed during regular daytime hours, Monday through Friday (occasional Saturdays).
Job Details:
Position: Class A HAZ (Manual Trans required)
Job Type: Full Time 40-60 hours per week and overtime
Location: Hilliard, OH
Pay: Starting at $30.00 (Negotiable based on experience)
$1,000 Bonus at 90 Days and 180 Days
Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, ESOP
Job Duties:
- Safely operate tractors with vac tankers, van trailers and roll-off, and occasionally intermediate size, specialty trucks.
- Transport bulk hazardous materials and equipment to and from job sites, client facilities, and disposal centers
- Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT and company policies
- Load and unload bulk materials and equipment, ensuring secure and compliant transport
- Maintain accurate driver logs and required documentation
- Follow all safety procedures and site-specific requirements while working under the direction of the Site Supervisor
Requirements:
- Valid CDL Class A license (manual transmission experience strongly preferred)
- Current HAZMAT endorsement is required.
- Tanker endorsement required
- Minimum 2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions performing physical labor
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- All candidates must complete and pass a DOT physical, company non-DOT physical, or a combination of both, which includes bloodwork, lift test, pulmonary function test (PFT), audiogram, and a company drug screen
- No OMVI/DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions within the past 2 years
- No license suspensions or major violations in the past 3 years
- No more than 2 speeding tickets or 4 total moving violations in the past 3 years
- Willingness to comply with all company and client safety and operational policies
- Flexibility to work some weekends and occasional travel based on project needs
Safety Job Functions:
- Comply with all aspects of client & company policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with the client and other employees and management.
AA/EEO Statement
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