Lead Class A Hazmat Driver (Hazmat + Tanker Endorsement REQUIRED, No Automatic Restrictions)

Company : Clean Harbors

Location : Santa Clara, CA, 95051

Posted Date : 1 November 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Driving

Occupation : Driver

Job Details

Clean Harbors in San Jose, CA is seeking a Lead Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs. This role is responsible for performing driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Competitive Pay; $32.00-$37.00 hourly DOE
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed (team atmosphere where everyone helps)
Operate a variety of Class A trucks
Loading and unloading of trucks
Manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs
Proper placarding of vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations
Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Valid Class A CDL
Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
Minimum 3 years HAZMAT driving experience
No Automatic Restrictions
Ability to use various mobile devices
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

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 ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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