Industrial Environmental Logistics & Marine Support: Class A CDL Specialized Equipment Driver Wanted in Kent!
Are you a seasoned, safety-first commercial driver looking to operate advanced heavy industrial and environmental equipment while earning premier union-scale compensation?
American Workforce Group has partnered with a leading industrial environmental services contractor in
Kent, WA to hire a full-time, skilled
Class A CDL Driver / Specialized Equipment Operator.
TOP-TIER HOURLY PAY UP TO $37.16/HR (PLUS UP TO +$3.25/HR IN ENDORSEMENT BONUSES)! In this critical regional transport and industrial services role, you will transport both hazardous and non-hazardous materials while directly supporting the Pacific Northwest's vital marine, shipyard, manufacturing, and municipal infrastructure. You will operate high-capacity commercial roll-off trucks (straight truck and trailer configurations), wet/dry industrial vacuum trucks (tankers and guzzlers), and specialized street sweeping equipment. Offering a robust starting wage of
$33.19 $37.16 / hour DOE, an additional
up to $3.25 / hour premium for active endorsements, and an automatic wage step increase after 1,040 hours, this position offers unmatched earning potential for dedicated drivers. If you bring 2+ years of verified CDL A driving experience, a valid TWIC card, and a commitment to environmental safety, let's get you behind the wheel!
Description for Class A CDL Driver:
- Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles and specialized industrial equipment to transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste, liquids, sludges, and bulk debris across the Pacific Northwest industrial and marine sectors.
- Operate heavy-duty commercial roll-off trucks (straight truck and trailer setups) to haul, drop, winch, and dump industrial waste containers and scrap bins.
- Operate wet/dry industrial vacuum trucks, high-rail guzzlers, and vacuum tankers to support marine vessel pumping, tank cleanouts, industrial spills, and catch basin cleanings.
- Operate commercial mechanical and regenerative-air street sweeping equipment across ports, shipyards, industrial plants, and commercial client facilities.
- Perform and oversee safe material loading, transfer, pumping, and offloading in accordance with state and federal DOT/EPA environmental compliance regulations.
- Conduct thorough, compliant pre-trip and post-trip DOT vehicle and mechanical equipment safety inspections (brakes, hydraulics, vacuum pumps, hoses, valves, and lighting).
- Safely navigate tight industrial plant yards, maritime docks, ship terminals, and construction jobsites with sharp spatial awareness and backing accuracy.
- Maintain clean, DOT-compliant electronic logging device (ELD) hours of service, uniform hazardous waste manifests, bills of lading (BOLs), and weigh-scale receipts.
- Strictly adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA), maritime facility access standards, spill prevention guidelines, and company safety rules.
Details for Class A CDL Driver:
- Base Pay Rate: $33.19 $37.16 / hour (Scaling based on verifiable specialized equipment operation and commercial driving tenure / DOE).
- Endorsement Bonus Bump: Eligible for up to an additional $3.25 / hour based on active specialized endorsements (HazMat, Tanker) and demonstrated equipment expertise!
- Wage Progression: Automatic wage increase evaluated after completing 1,040 hours for entry-tier hires.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday base schedule with required flexibility to work weekends, night shifts, and extended hours based on maritime and project demands.
- Shift Hours & Availability: Open availability required; must be capable of working up to 14-hour duty days per DOT regulations.
- Travel: Local dispatch with occasional regional travel to out-of-town jobsites as operations require.
- Location: Kent, WA dispatch yard (convenient commute from South King and Pierce Counties).
- Position Type: Full-Time, long-term specialized career pathway.
Requirements for Class A CDL Driver:
- Licensing: Valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) and a current, valid DOT Medical Card.
- Driving Tenure: Minimum of 2 years of professional commercial truck driving experience.
- Maritime & Security Credentials: Active TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required for port and marine terminal entry.
- Driving Record: Clean, insurable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) meeting commercial fleet insurance requirements.
- Schedule Stamina: Ability and willingness to work variable hours, including nights, weekends, and shifts extending up to 14 hours per day.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel to regional job sites that may occasionally require short out-of-town stays.
- Physical Capabilities: Active, hands-on role requiring the physical ability to climb onto equipment, couple/uncouple trailers, pull heavy vacuum hoses, turn valves, and lift up to 50+ lbs unassisted.
- Exceptional history of daily attendance, professional client communication, and a zero-compromise environmental safety track record.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Upon Permanent Rollover:
- Top-tier compensation from $33.19$37.16/hr plus up to +$3.25/hr in endorsement premiums.
- Scheduled wage progression after 1,040 completed work hours.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
- Company-sponsored Retirement Savings Plan.
- Washington State Paid Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO) tracking.
- Extensive on-the-job training on high-demand industrial vacuum, roll-off, and marine support assets.
- AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:Email your driving resume and MVR abstract directly for review: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call our Pierce County recruiting team today: (253) 650-8800
Office Hours: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
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