Class A Cdl Driver

Job Title: Class A CDL Driver

Job Description

The Class A CDL Driver operates tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, and other specialized equipment to support environmental remediation, hazardous waste transportation, industrial cleaning, and emergency spill response projects. You work closely with field crews to safely transport liquids, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated materials, and remediation equipment while maintaining strict compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and internal safety standards. This role suits a professional driver with industrial experience who takes pride in safety, environmental responsibility, and reliable customer service.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate CDL Class A vehicles, including tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, and trailers in a variety of industrial and environmental settings.
• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials to approved treatment, storage, and disposal facilities in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload liquid waste, sludge, contaminated water, chemicals, and industrial byproducts using proper procedures and equipment.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Operate pumps, hoses, valves, and vacuum systems during loading and unloading activities to ensure safe and efficient material handling.
• Assist with equipment setup, mobilization, and demobilization for environmental remediation projects at various job sites.
• Support hazardous material spill response and cleanup activities as part of a coordinated field response team.
• Assist environmental field technicians with decontamination, waste collection, and site cleanup operations to ensure safe and compliant project execution.
• Perform industrial cleaning tasks such as tank cleaning, pit cleaning, and wastewater removal using appropriate tools and methods.
• Transport remediation equipment, supplies, and materials to and from project locations as scheduled.
• Participate in emergency response activities that may require rapid deployment, extended hours, and travel to different locations.
• Comply with all DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.
• Maintain accurate and complete driver logs, inspection reports, manifests, and transportation documentation in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials to meet all applicable regulations.
• Follow all site-specific safety requirements, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Immediately report incidents, spills, vehicle issues, unsafe conditions, and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Essential Skills

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Tanker endorsement required, with the ability to operate heavy combination vehicles of 26,001 lbs or more with a towed unit over 10,000 lbs designed to haul bulk liquids or gases in tanks with an individual or aggregate capacity of 119 gallons or more.
• Minimum of 3+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) demonstrating safe driving history.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical examination.
• Ability to pass required drug screening.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed for project assignments.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and participate in emergency response assignments when required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements for commercial drivers.
• Ability to safely operate tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, and related trailers.
• Ability to operate pumps, hoses, valves, and vacuum systems during loading and unloading operations.
• Commitment to following EPA, OSHA, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail for documentation, manifests, and inspection reports.
• Capability to work in industrial and environmental field conditions, including participation in spill response and industrial cleaning activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification (preferred).
• HazMat endorsement on CDL (preferred).
• Previous experience operating vacuum trucks in industrial or environmental applications.
• Industrial cleaning experience, including tank and pit cleaning and wastewater removal.
• Experience in environmental remediation projects, including handling contaminated materials and equipment.
• Confined Space Entry certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with hazardous waste transportation, environmental regulations, and spill response procedures.
• Experience working over the road and in industrial environments.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to participate in ongoing safety training.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, reputable organization that offers a direct-hire opportunity with long-term career potential in the environmental services and industrial support field. The company values safety, professionalism, and teamwork, providing structured procedures, training, and support to help you succeed in complex field operations. You gain exposure to diverse projects, from environmental remediation to emergency spill response, allowing you to build highly marketable skills while contributing to meaningful work that protects people and the environment.

Work Environment

This role is field-based and involves operating tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, and related trailers in industrial, environmental, and transportation settings. You regularly work with pumps, hoses, valves, and vacuum systems to load and unload liquids, sludge, contaminated water, chemicals, and industrial byproducts. The position requires adherence to DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations, as well as site-specific safety rules and the consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Work schedules may include overtime, weekends, and on-call or rapid deployment for emergency response situations. You can expect to travel to various project sites, treatment facilities, and disposal locations, sometimes over the road, and to work in environments that may involve confined spaces, industrial equipment, and active remediation or cleanup activities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Long term opportunity, steady pipeline of work

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.