CDL Class A Driver / Equipment Operator
SMR Rapid Response is seeking an experienced CDL Class A Driver / Equipment Operator to support our environmental, industrial cleaning, vacuum truck, hydro excavation, waste transport, and emergency response operations.
This position involves operating a variety of heavy-duty commercial vehicles and specialized equipment at customer sites while also assisting with field operations when needed. Equipment may include vacuum trucks, hydro excavation units, roll-off trucks, tanker equipment, and other specialized environmental service vehicles.
This is not strictly a driving position. Our drivers are part of the field team and are expected to assist with equipment setup, cleanup operations, loading and unloading, hose handling, site preparation, and other hands-on duties required to complete the job safely and efficiently.
SMR Rapid Response supports both scheduled projects and emergency response operations, so flexibility and availability are important.
Why Work for SMR Rapid Response?
SMR Rapid Response is a growing environmental and industrial services company supporting commercial, industrial, utility, construction, and government customers.
We provide services including:
- Emergency spill response
- Vacuum truck services
- Hydro excavation and hydrovac
- Industrial cleaning
- Line jetting and high-pressure water services
- Waste transportation and disposal support
- Environmental remediation
- Tank, pit, trench, and heavy sludge cleaning
We are looking for dependable employees who want to grow with the company and become an important part of our field operations team.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles and specialized equipment
- Operate vacuum trucks, hydro excavation equipment, tanker vehicles, roll-off trucks, and other company equipment as assigned
- Assist field crews with environmental cleanup and industrial service projects
- Perform loading and unloading of trucks and equipment
- Set up hoses, pumps, vacuum lines, tools, and other jobsite equipment
- Perform physical labor as needed to complete customer projects
- Maintain accurate driver logs, time records, inspection reports, and other required documentation
- Ensure vehicles are properly placarded and operated in accordance with DOT requirements
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Maintain cleanliness and basic care of company vehicles and equipment
- Follow all federal, state, local, DOT, OSHA, customer, and SMR Rapid Response safety requirements
- Follow company environmental, health, and safety procedures at all times
- Participate in emergency response operations when required
- Assist with environmental remediation, equipment decontamination, spill cleanup, and handling of regulated materials when applicable
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on project needs
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Clean and acceptable driving record
- Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and heavy equipment
- Ability to perform physical labor associated with environmental and industrial field work
- Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather and jobsite conditions
- Ability to use mobile devices and electronic reporting systems
- Ability to follow DOT, OSHA, and company safety procedures
- Ability to successfully complete required background screening, drug testing, physical examinations, and other employment requirements
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, travel, and emergency response assignments when necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Tanker endorsement
- Hazmat endorsement
- Previous vacuum truck or hydrovac experience
- Previous environmental services or industrial cleaning experience
- Experience transporting waste or regulated materials
- Experience operating manual transmission commercial vehicles
- Previous construction, industrial, environmental, or manual labor experience
- Experience with emergency spill response or remediation projects
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, mechanically inclined, and willing to work as part of a team.
At SMR Rapid Response, drivers are also operators and field professionals. Everyone contributes to completing the job safely, efficiently, and professionally.
If you have a Class A CDL, enjoy operating specialized equipment, and are looking for an opportunity to grow with an expanding environmental and industrial services company, we want to hear from you.
SMR Rapid Response, LLC
Environmental Industrial Emergency Response
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
