Class 1 & 3 Turnaround Drivers

Job Description

Clean Harbors is looking for Seasonal Class 1 and Class 3 Drivers/Operators to join our turnaround team on a temporary basis. This position requires the candidate to safely operate, drive, and maintain Manual Transmission (13 or 18 speed) Class 1 or Class 3 units, such as vacuum, combo, and water trucks.

You would be supporting projects that require 100% travel. Availability is necessary for training starting in August with projects spanning August to November 2026 with the potential to join our team in a permanent role.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!;
• Earn a competitive wage of $30-32/hour depending on qualifications and previous experience; Potential to earn up to $100,000 + per year
• On-the-job training will be provided to all employees;
• Travel and accommodations are provided;
• Personal Protective Equipment is provided to all employees;
• Various shift options (6/1, 12/2, 18/3, or 24/4).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Operate, drive and stage various manual transmission units (i.e., High-Pressure, Hydrovac, Combo and Vac);
• Operate various high-pressure water blasting tools and equipment at pressures up to 40K PSI;
• Maintain and certify Hours of Service by completing logs in an ELD system (Samsara);
• Work in confined spaces such as vessels and tanks under supplied air and may
• Transport hazardous goods;
• Perform general labor duties as assigned, including the use of hand/power tools;
• Work as part of a team with Clients, Co-workers & Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Experienced driving manual transmissions (13 & 18 speed) with a valid Class 1 or 3 Drivers License;
• Provide a 5-year driver’s abstract with no more than 3 demerits.
• Must successfully complete a Clean Harbors’ driver evaluation;
• Safety tickets preferred (i.e., H2S Alive, ESC Fall Protection, ESC Confined Space Entry);
• Common Safety Orientation required prior to onboarding.
• Previous Vacuum Truck and/or High-Pressure unit operating experience preferred;
• Willing to travel for extended periods of time and work 8–13-hour shifts;
• Flexibility to work day shift or night shift as required;
• Previous shutdown/turnaround experience is an asset.

40-years of sustainability in action. 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.

Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

For additional information about driver career opportunities, please call us at 1-833-32-DRIVE (1-833-32-37483)

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages in the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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