CDL-B Equipment Operator

Work Location Melville Street, Detroit, MI

Position Title CDL-B Equipment Operator

Department Operations

Position Status Full-time

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Position Purpose

A Marine Pollution Control CDL-B Equipment Operator is responsible for safely transporting goods and materials using company commercial vehicles, ensuring a timely delivery, vehicle maintenance and compliance with all safety regulations.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate Tractors, Vacuum trucks/tankers, Storage Tankers, R/O rigs, Flatbeds, etc.
• Initiate the pumping equipment on the trucks and monitor the truck, hoses, and gauges to ensure proper operation
• Load, transport, and disposal of equipment, solid materials, liquid, etc.
• Handle waste at work sites including carrying out tasks involving manual labor
• Other duties (temporary or permanent) as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3+ consistent years of experience as a certified commercial driver (this time cannot include driving school)
• Prior experience operating 9- and 10 up to 13 speeds high-to-low manual transmission tractor-trailers hauling liquid material
• Valid Commercial Driver License
• Current “X” (hazmat & tanker) and air brakes license endorsements
• Current Medical Examiner’s Card
• Ability to pass a road test
• Good driving record (3 points or less)
• Reliable transportation
• 24-hour contact number
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Positive and professional at all times
• Must demonstrate a proactive approach to all tasks

Special Position Requirements

• 24/7/365 work schedule
• Travel as necessary (may be extensive and project-driven)

Work Requirements

Work primarily out in the field. Must be physically and mentally able to maintain work in demanding conditions (e.g., rough weather, remote locations, etc.). May also be required to work around chemicals. Ability to reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.