Job Details
Job Location: Victoria, TX
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Distribution - Shipping
Description
The CDL Hazmat Vacuum & Roll-Off Truck Operator drives and operates a dry and/or liquid vacuum trucks, as well as roll-off trucks, picking up, hauling and unloading industrial waste including various fluids, solids, hazardous, and non-hazardous materials within oil and gas refineries, tank terminals, shipyards and other industry related facilities. Employee receives written and verbal assignments from a operator, foreman or supervisor. Work requires initiative and sound judgment.
Duties:
Pulls hose(s) from the hose tray and connects one end to the truck and the other end to a tank or mechanism for extraction. Monitors the amount of fluid/material extracted and the amount of fluid/material the vacuum truck is lawfully allowed to haul, and other situations presented by the site or the customer.
Delivers vacuum service in accordance with operation training and safety procedures including operating the flow, operation and functionality of 2 and 3 inch hoses, tank and flex hoses.
Reads work orders and documents work performed.
Maintains accurate electronic log books, pre-trip / post-trip inspections and maintenance files on the vehicle.
Uses hand tools and other equipment associated with the vehicle.
Employee may use highly technical and specialized equipment for the containment, stabilization and mitigation of emergencies involving hazardous and or toxic substances.
Duties may include the operation of specialized instruments for atmospheric monitoring and or communication.
Employee will participate in and attend special training to maintain skills and knowledge.
Employee must be able to respond to emergencies as needed, during normal working hours and after normal working hours such as weekends and holidays. Emergency response is a 24 hour 7 day a week job.
Employee is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing any and all hazardous materials equipment.
Employee must assist the designated Supervisor with maintaining proper maintenance records of maintained and repaired equipment.
Must demonstrate safe work practices and avoid unsafe behaviors.
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Attend daily and monthly safety meetings as required.
Maximizes return, and limits related risk, on safety by following processes and procedures derived from the Safety Department.
Responsible for maintaining extreme care and attention necessary to prevent physical injury or harm to other employees.
Maintains his/her company issued PPE in a clean and fit for use status at all times.
Maintains his/hers large fleet vehicle (if issued one for a specific project). Making sure that the vehicle is always ready to respond and kept clean. Vehicles must be maintained with a full tank of fuel.
CDL Hazmat Drivers shall report to the Supervisor or Office Manager of his/her respective office.
Performs repairs, maintenance and decontamination of emergency response and industrial cleaning equipment, making sure that all equipment is in proper condition to respond to the next job.
Must sustain a high degree of attention to prevent damage or waste of company owned equipment and supplies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Anderson Pollution Control, Inc. d/b/a Horizon Environmental may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy.
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Continuous, concentrated mental and visual effort to perform complex work.
Must be up to date on 40 hour HAZWOPER and confined space training.
Class A commercial driver’s license, with proper endorsements (air brake and Hazmat, Tanker or X) in good standing.
TWIC Card Capable.
Have the ability to lift 50 or more pounds on a continual basis.
Ability to work in extreme conditions of weather (heat and cold).
Capable of working long shifts under adverse conditions (up to 16 hours a day, and up to 14 days in a row).
Knowledge of Emergency Response, Industrial Cleaning and heavy equipment operations is a plus.
Knowledge of all applicable DOT rules and regulations.
Must have reliable personal transportation to and from job site.
Must be accessible by phone.
Must be On Call 24/7.
