Vacuum Truck Driver
Colonial Group IncColonial Transportation Solutions, Inc.’s (CTS) mission is to be a premier transportation and logistics service provider while emphasizing the development of outstanding team members. We set the standard for safety, operations, and innovative technology. We are committed to service through operational excellence. Join Colonial Transportation Solutions, Inc., and be part of a team that keeps America moving. Colonial Transportation Solutions, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc. JOB SUMMARY The Vacuum Truck Driver safely operates assigned Class A or B vacuum equipment to collect, transfer, transport, and deliver or dispose of liquids, sludge, industrial waste, and other approved materials at customer, industrial, cleanup, and emergency-response sites. This DOT safety-sensitive position is responsible for safe vehicle and material handling, equipment care, accurate documentation, and professional customer service in accordance with applicable laws, site requirements, Colonial procedures, and safety standards. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Safely operate assigned vacuum trucks or combination vehicles in traffic, weather, off-road, and job-site conditions. Perform required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, vacuum tank, hoses, pumps, valves, fittings, relief devices, emergency controls, and related equipment. Report vehicle or equipment defects, leaks, damage, or unsafe conditions and do not operate unsafe or unlawful equipment. Properly position and secure the vehicle and work area before beginning service, including the use of parking brakes, wheel chocks, traffic controls, grounding/bonding, and other required safeguards. Verify materials, source and receiving tanks, available capacity, compatibility, destination or approved disposal facility, legal weight, and required documentation before loading or unloading. Connect and handle hoses and safely operate vacuum, pumping, suction, and discharge equipment using approved procedures. Monitor loading, unloading, and transfer operations to prevent overfills, spills, releases, equipment damage, or mixing of incompatible materials. Collect, transport, transfer, and dispose of approved materials only at authorized locations. Complete required inspection, service, material, disposal, inventory, and incident records accurately using the ELD, transportation management system, and other assigned systems. Comply with applicable DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, EPA, state environmental, hazardous-waste, and company requirements. Follow all applicable hours-of-service, ELD, routing, parking, security, documentation, and site-specific requirements. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and promptly report crashes, spills, releases, material errors, equipment defects, exposure concerns, security issues, or other unsafe conditions. Perform cleanup and emergency-response duties only within the scope of required training and authorization. Complete required initial and recurrent training related to vacuum equipment, regulatory requirements, hazardous materials, cargo tanks, defensive driving, and other applicable areas. Follow company safety, coaching, telematics, and video-monitoring policies. Maintain a professional appearance and provide courteous, professional customer service. Communicate safety or service concerns before proceeding with work. Support travel, after-hours work, and emergency or disaster-response assignments as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Must be at least 21 years of age. High school diploma or GED required. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to understand instructions, communicate with customers, the public, and officials, and complete required documentation. Valid Class A or B CDL appropriate for the assigned vehicle. Tank vehicle (N), hazardous materials (H), or combination (X) endorsements are required when app…