Vacuum Truck Operator

Young's Environmental is seeking highly-motivated CDL A Drivers Operators WITH tanker hazmat endorsements to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

This position would include the safe operation of semis and lowboys, vacuum tanker trucks, jumbo bulk haulers, roll-off trucks, hydro-excavation units, and other waste-hauling vehicles on various environmental and energy-related projects. Daily jobs could include standby services for industrial projects, daily waste runs, on-site vac truck services, line jetting and cleaning, bulk waste transportation, or emergency response projects.

Why work at Young's?

We offer competitive pay and benefits -

• Competitive wages based on skills, experience, and qualifications
• WEEKLY payroll via direct deposit
• $2000 Sign-On Bonus PAID IN-FULL ON DAY 90
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life benefits for you and qualified dependents
• 401k retirement program with company match
• Paid vacation, flex-time, and 6 holidays
• Ample opportunity for overtime
• Performance-based increases
• Employee referral bonuses up to $1000 per referral
• Company paid uniforms
• Company provided cell-phone and iPad for ELDs / completion of electronic forms
• Employee recognition programs such as bonus incentives and trips for employee family

We offer opportunity -

• Company-paid training beyond industry standards
• Pay increase with HAZMAT endorsement - the more units you can operate the more $$$ you make!
• Earn extra money by volunteering for on-call, weekend, and out-of-town projects! (<15% of Young's work is out of town. If out-of-town private hotel room is provided at ZERO cost and per diem for expenses)
• Encouragement to pursue new roles including advancement to Supervisors, Operators, and ER Managers from mentors and experts who help shape the industry!

We are SAFE and RELIABLE -

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority 24/7/365
• Company provided PPE
• Clean, safe, reliable company-owned equipment and vehicles (as a member of Young's Team you only have to drive to and from the office we use our company vehicles to all job sites)
• Family-owned and operated since 1989 you are more than just a number at Young's. We know your name, your family, and your interests and care about maintaining a work-life balance.
• Stable environment with year-round workload - no seasonal layoffs here.

Here's an idea of what you can expect to do -

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, procedures, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Driving and operating various waste transportation and vacuum tanker units/trailers.
• Check all waste-related paperwork prior to transport to ensure completeness and accuracy of the manifests, bill of lading, land disposal restriction forms, proper placarding, etc.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels where you must be able to hear and distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty
• Be able to safely complete tasks associated with a labor-intensive position including working outside in all types of weather conditions and standing, kneeling or bending for long periods of time
• Lifting, carrying, and pulling of hoses of up to 100 pounds, climbing on the unit, and minor maintenance
• Performing pre- and post-trip inspections
• Follow directions given both orally and in writing
• Providing safe, effective, and professional service to our clients
• Assist in various Emergency Response projects
• Maintain a clean and organized work site throughout the duration of project(s)
• Completing all required paperwork on a daily basis, including daily reports, timesheets, and other administrative forms

Here is what we need from you -

• Negative drug and alcohol test INCLUDING marijuana (pre-employment, random, etc.) per federal regulations
• Valid Commercial Drivers License A or B with tanker endorsement and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report
• Satisfactory results of a background check (and your authorization to conduct a routine background check) - offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Ability to drive a 18-speed manual transmission
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid medical card
• Ability to understand basic operating instructions, safe work practices, and scopes of work
• Ability to handle a physical workload
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn!

Young’s Environmental Cleanup, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Young’s Environmental is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Acknowledgment: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus
• Yearly bonus

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)
• Tanker Endorsement (Required)
• Hazmat Endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24