CDL Class A Vacuum Truck Driver - Knoxville, TN

Universal Environmental Services is the leading used oil collector in the southeastern United States. Covering 26 states and with a growing fleet of more than 300 service and transport vehicles, UES collects more than 80 million gallons of used motor oil as well as used industrial oil annually. Customers of all sizes trust in our environmental services and we are proud of our commitment to them.

Benefits and Compensation

· Paid Vacations, Holidays, Personal Time, etc.

· Group Health Insurance Benefits after 30 days

· 401(K) with a generous company match

· Referral bonus program for existing drivers

· Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term, Long Term Disability

• Competitive compensation package

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Removes, transports, and disposes of approved, pre-qualified, non-hazardous liquids and sludges from automotive and industrial processes.
• Cleans out oil/water separators, sumps, trench drains.
• Pumps out of open top drums, cleanout of large industrial equipment, sizeable aqueous cleaning equipment and handles clean-up of wastewater streams from manufacturing plants.
• Handles customer spill clean up in compliance with all rules, regulations, and laws of the State, Federal, and other regulatory agencies pertaining to motor vehicle operation and used oil handling.\
• Able to evaluate customer needs, determine proper estimate for services needed and handle removal of customer waste as per service estimate.
• Perform sales calls and are capable of researching and establishing service with commercial businesses such as auto/tire dealerships, body shops, rental car companies, fleet management facilities, and engine repair shops.
• Perform sales calls and capable of researching and establishing service with industrial businesses such as manufacturing and power plants, metal fabricators, mining operations and machining facilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of verifiable driving experience.
• 2 years experience in similar position of service work.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with hazmat/tanker endorsement.
• Valid Medical Certificate.
• Some travel and overnight/out-of-area work required

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Physical activity includes bending, reaching, stretching, climbing in/out of tractors and on top of tanks in addition to various conditions dependent upon customer location/limitations.
• Able to work in inclement weather such as rain or cold for long periods of time.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling and/or moving less than 100 pounds to over 600 pounds using proper equipment and safe techniques minimizing risk of injury.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Can you operate a manual transmission?

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 2 years (Required)
• Tanker: 2 years (Required)
• Hazmat: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL Class A (Required)

Work Location: In person