Vacuum Truck Operator / Driver (CDL A – Tanker & Hazmat Endorsements)
Location: Flint, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Environmental Services / Industrial Services
Young’s Environmental is hiring experienced and motivated Vacuum Truck Operator / Drivers with CDL A and Tanker + Hazmat endorsements to join our growing team in Flint, Michigan. This role offers exciting, hands-on work across a variety of industrial, environmental, and emergency response projects.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wages based on skills, experience, and qualifications
- Weekly direct deposit payroll
- $1,000 sign-on bonus (paid in full on Day 90)
- Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for you and eligible dependents)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off starting with 9 days plus 6 paid holidays
- Overtime opportunities available regularly
- Performance-based raises
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company-paid uniforms
- Company-provided cell phone and iPad for ELDs and digital forms
- Employee recognition programs with bonuses and family travel incentives
Opportunities to Grow
- Company-paid training that exceeds industry standards
- Higher earning potential by operating multiple units and using your HAZMAT endorsement
- Voluntary opportunities for on-call, weekend, and out-of-town work (less than 15% of our jobs are out of town; private hotel accommodations and per diem provided at no cost)
- Mentorship and promotion paths into Operator, Supervisor, and Emergency Response Manager roles
Why Choose Young’s?
- Safety is our top priority—24/7/365
- PPE provided for every team member
- Reliable, company-owned trucks and equipment
- No commuting to job sites—drive to the office, and we take it from there
- Family-owned and operated since 1989—we know our people, and we support work-life balance
- Year-round work with no seasonal layoffs
Job Responsibilities
- Operate and drive various waste transportation and vacuum units, including semis, tankers, hydro-excavation trucks, roll-off trucks, and bulk haulers
- Transport waste and materials in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Accurately complete and verify all waste-related paperwork (manifests, placards, LDRs, bills of lading, etc.)
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Lift, carry, and pull hoses (up to 100 pounds) and perform minor maintenance tasks
- Work safely in all weather conditions, and in environments with elevated noise levels
- Follow oral and written instructions and maintain professional service standards
- Maintain clean and organized job sites
- Participate in emergency response projects when required
- Complete daily reports, time sheets, and other job-related forms
Requirements
- Valid CDL A (or B) with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements
- Ability to drive an 18-speed manual transmission
- Negative drug and alcohol test (including marijuana), per federal regulations
- Satisfactory background check (case-by-case review)
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid medical card
- Ability to understand and follow safe work procedures and basic operational instructions
- Physically fit and capable of performing a labor-intensive role
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Young’s Environmental Cleanup, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Apply today and build a career with a company that values your hard work, supports your goals, and provides year-round opportunity.
Acknowledgment: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
- Tanker Endorsement (Required)
Work Location: In person