Industrial Vacuum Truck Operator (Class A CDL) - Bartow
Job Description
About Us
Global Environmental & Industrial Response (GEIR) delivers environmental, industrial, and emergency response services to utility, mining, chemical, pulp and paper, and manufacturing industries. Our teams provide 24/7 industrial cleaning, hydro blasting, vacuum truck services, waste transportation and disposal, and specialized maintenance and turnaround services for sulfuric acid facilities, all with a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Vacuum Truck / Jet Truck Operator (Class A CDL)
GEIR is seeking hardworking, safety-focused Vacuum Truck / Jet Truck Operators to join our growing team. This is a hands-on position that combines commercial driving with environmental and industrial field work.
Approximately 20% of your time will be spent driving, while 80% will involve operating equipment and supporting industrial cleaning, environmental services, and emergency response projects. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialized equipment, and being part of a team that tackles challenging projects, this is the opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
- Operate vacuum trucks, jet trucks, and other specialized equipment
- Transport equipment and materials to customer and project sites
- Assist with industrial cleaning, environmental services, and emergency response operations
- Operate vacuum systems, hydroblasting equipment, pumps, hoses, and related tools
- Load and unload materials at treatment and disposal facilities
- Perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections
- Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures
- Represent GEIR professionally on customer job sites
Work Schedule & Highlights
- Approximately 20% driving / 80% hands-on field work
- Local and regional travel with occasional overnight assignments
- Overtime opportunities based on project demands
- Shifts typically range from 8–12+ hours, with occasional weekends and emergency callouts
- Paid training and opportunities for career advancement
- Team-oriented, safety-first work environment
Physical Requirements
This position requires working in physically demanding industrial environments and varying weather conditions. Candidates must be able to:
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and dusty conditions
- Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
- Wear required PPE, including respirators when necessary (clean-shaven status may be required for proper fit)
- Stand, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Tanker Endorsement
- Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
- Registered with the DOT Clearinghouse
- Clean driving record for the past three years
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding outdoor work
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and wear respiratory protection when required
- Flexibility to work overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and emergency callouts
Preferred Qualifications
- HazMat Endorsement
- Two or more years of heavy equipment or industrial operations experience
- Experience with vacuum trucks, hydroblasting, or industrial cleaning equipment
- Environmental, industrial, construction, or related field service experience
- Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills
Benefits
- Six paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off (accrual begins on day one; available after 90 days)
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
- Regular pay increases and career development opportunities
- Optional accident, critical illness, disability, and hospital indemnity insurance
Drug-free workplace.
Background check required.
Global Environmental and Industrial Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.
