Local Class A Vacuum Truck Driver

Waste Resource Management Florida, Tampa Permanent

Job Description

Job Description

As a local tanker truck driver and operator, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and legally compliant servicing of our customers. Your role will involve conducting pre-post trip inspections on your truck, following all safety rules and regulations, and loading/unloading liquid waste from customer locations to a wastewater treatment facility. You must be someone who enjoys an active job, is comfortable using equipment on the truck to load/unload liquid waste, enjoys working independently but also thrives in building strong relationships. If you have a CDL license with a good driving and safety record and enjoy a challenge and the work/life balance that we provide, apply today.

Competitive Starting Pay: Minimum of $25.00 per hour, depending on previous vacuum and/or tanker driver experience and market, overtime pay after 40 hours, and weekly pay. Annual performance review process and pay increases based on individual and company performance.

Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from one of three medical plans, based on your needs, dental, and vision coverage; along with 401(k) with 5% company match

Career Growth: Training programs and advancement opportunities in wastewater operations and environmental services

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy accrues from day 1, floating and company paid holidays.

Additional Perks: Company-paid life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, monthly cell phone stipend and more

Safety-First Fleet: We operate operationally sound equipment designed to protect our professional drivers and loyal customers

Supportive Leadership: Leadership that values safety, professionalism and growth

What You'll Do

  • Safely operate vacuum trucks and related equipment
  • Collect and transport both liquid and solid waste, including industrial by-products and sewage
  • Conduct daily inspections and perform routine maintenance on vehicles
  • Ensure waste is disposed of properly and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
  • Maintain professional conduct while working with customers, fellow peers, and the motoring public
  • Maintain accurate records of waste collected, maintain driver electronic logs, and necessary documentation as required
  • Other duties as assigned
  • May require occasional overtime, weekends or holiday shifts as dictated by business needs

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Valid Class CDL-A in the state of operation (Florida) with a TANKER endorsement
  • 1 year of Tanker experience
  • Must have a current DOT medical card
  • Class A Driver's License with a clean driving record.
  • Must satisfy DOT background check and drug screen criteria.
  • Able to read and speak English sufficiently is required.
  • Ability to work overnight shift
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
  • No more than 1 at-fault vehicle accident in the previous 5 years
  • Ability to complete a background check, including, but not limited to, verification of criminal history, employment history, and educational credentials.
  • The ability to pass a drug screening will be subject to random drug tests during employment.
  • Good roadside inspection history
  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot vacuum trucks and related machinery.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Vaccum Truck Driving Experience is Preferred
  • Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

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