Driver Operator I at Patriot Environmental Services
Richland, WA 99354
About the Job
WHAT WE DO
As a premier provider of environmental services in the Western United States, Patriot Environmental Services provides a wide range of industrial, emergency response and remediation services. We are committed to the principles of safety, superior customer service and experience, and unyielding quality and dedication.
We provide a broad array of environmental services to meet any need that our clients may have. From emergency spill response to hazardous waste transportation to wastewater treatment, or from industrial cleaning to full facility closure and remediation, Patriot can do it all with our own internal resources and do so while accomplishing every metric of success.
Our mission is to always be Prepared and Professional.
Join the team that makes a difference!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.
- Drive and operate a minimum of two types of heavy equipment including but not limited to 50/70 Barrel Vacuum and Single Roll-Off Trucks.
- Make deliveries in a safe and timely manner.
- Prepare Haz-Mat & Non-Haz manifests.
- Maintain full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, daily ELD logs, timesheets and vehicle inspection reports.
- Perform simple maintenance and cleaning of response vehicle and assigned truck.
- Perform various housekeeping and custodial duties as required.
- Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on uncontrolled stand-by.
- Work long hours and overtime, including days, nights or weekend shifts.
- Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred.
- Current California Class B Commercial Driver License, required. Class A preferred.
- Driving record that meets company standards and current DMV printout, required.
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsement, required.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER required.
- 2 – 5 years of experience in heavy equipment driving and operation required.
- 1 – 5 years of hazardous waste control and environmental services industry experience preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Strong attention to detail with a distraction-free driving style.
- Comprehensive understanding of logistics systems.
- Safety conscious.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Pull/push 50 lbs. unassisted on a frequent daily basis.
- Twist and turn in full range of motion in arms, hands, torso, neck, back, and legs on a frequent daily basis.
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted on a frequent daily basis.
- Typing/data entry on a frequent daily basis
- Equipment used: industrial cleaning and heavy equipment
- Exposed to all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
BENEFITS
- PTO, paid holidays, sick time
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurances
- 401(k) with company matching
Patriot Environmental Services is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
