Job Description
Clean Harbors is seeking a Regional/OTR Class A Owner Operator to support its environmental and industrial services across North America. As an independent contractor, you will haul hazardous and non-hazardous waste and environmental materials between customer sites and Clean Harbors facilities, operating primarily on regional and over-the-road routes. Responsibilities include performing thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, safely loading, securing, transporting, and unloading materials, and strictly adhering to DOT, OSHA, and environmental regulations. You'll maintain accurate logs and documentation, coordinate with dispatch for efficient routing, and represent Clean Harbors' safety-first, environmentally focused culture on every job. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental projects while building your business as a professional owner-operator.
Responsibilities
- Operate Class A tractor-trailer regionally and OTR hauling environmental and waste materials for Clean Harbors
- Ensure strict compliance with DOT, OSHA, and environmental regulations during all transport activities
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required logs and documentation
- Safely load, secure, transport, and unload hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Coordinate routes, schedules, and dispatch communications to meet customer and regulatory requirements
- Maintain professional communication with clients, dispatch, and facility staff
- Follow all company safety protocols, PPE requirements, and incident-reporting procedures
- Manage owner-operator business needs including fuel, maintenance scheduling, and recordkeeping
Required Skills
- Class A CDL driving
- Hazardous materials handling
- Tanker operation
- DOT and OSHA compliance
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance basics
- Logbook and ELD usage
- Route planning and navigation
- Cargo securement
- Safety and PPE procedures
- Basic owner-operator business management