CDL Equipment Operator​/HAZMAT Truck Driver

CDL Equipment Operator / HAZMAT Truck Driver

Location:

Cloquet, MN. Clean Harbors is seeking a CDL Equipment Operator / HAZMAT Truck Driver to operate light and heavy‑duty trucks and equipment at customer sites, including vacuum trailers, roll‑off trailers, van trailers, box trucks, and high‑powered vacuum loaders. The role performs driving and non‑driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean‑up.

$15.00/hr – $36.00/hr

• Health and safety is our #1 priority.
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Starting pay $24‑28/hr+.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment, including 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.

• Ensure health and safety by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers as needed.
• Operate a variety of Class B trucks.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at the time of service.
• Properly placard vehicles to meet company and DOT requirements.
• Maintain daily logs, timesheets, and reports.
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and other regulations.
• Observe company environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
• Engage in site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

• Valid CDL.
• Hazmat and tanker endorsement.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Ability to use various mobile devices.
• Perform physical functions as required.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical.
• Meet OSHA respirator facial hair standards if equipped with respirators.

• Commercial driver experience.
• Previous Hazmat experience.
• Previous manual labor experience.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact  or 1‑844‑922‑5547. Clean Harbors is Military & Veteran friendly.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing