CDL Driver/Laborer
Description
$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS | NO DEGREE OR GED REQUIRED
- Pay: $25–$32 per hour
- Per Diem: $65 per day
- Lodging: Company-paid
- Bonus: Quarterly bonus eligibility after one year of employment
Join the EWI Team!
Are you a CDL driver who enjoys staying active rather than sitting behind the wheel all day? Do you enjoy hands-on work and being part of a hardworking crew? Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) wants you on our team!
As a CDL Driver / Operator, you'll do more than drive. You'll operate specialized equipment and work alongside your crew on industrial and environmental projects, including pressure washing, hydroblasting, vacuum truck operations, spill response, tank cleaning, steam cleaning, and industrial maintenance.
Essential Job Functions
Driving & Equipment Operation
- Safely operate commercial vehicles, including trucks with 10-speed manual or automatic transmissions, and specialized equipment.
- Travel to scheduled job sites and respond to emergency service calls.
- Operate hand tools, light machinery, and job-specific equipment.
- Perform routine equipment care and light maintenance.
- Follow established safety procedures and applicable OSHA requirements.
Hands-On Work & Teamwork
- Spend approximately 50–70% of each shift outside the vehicle performing hands-on industrial work.
- Collaborate with crew members to complete industrial and environmental projects.
- Work in confined spaces and tight quarters when required.
- Repeatedly lift, carry, and handle materials weighing up to 50–60 pounds.
- Perform physical tasks involving standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, gripping, and lifting.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, safety glasses, approved steel-toe footwear, coveralls, and hearing protection.
Position Type & Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Some weekends and holidays required.
- Overnight travel may be required up to 50% of the time; travel via company vehicle.
- On-call availability required seven days a week, with rotations varying by location and crew size.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A or Class B CDL.
- At least two years of driving experience.
- At least three years of general labor, construction, or similar hands-on experience.
- Ability to safely operate a 10-speed manual or automatic truck.
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong teamwork, communication, adaptability, and time-management skills.
- Commitment to safety procedures and required PPE.
- Tanker endorsement required before your first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (not required).
- HAZMAT endorsement strongly preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
EWI field service employees work in industrial facilities with potential exposure to dust, oils, grain, fertilizer, other industrial materials, and varying weather and temperatures. Employees must follow safety standards and wear required PPE.
This position requires the ability to regularly lift and carry at least 50 pounds; stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grip, and handle tools and materials; communicate effectively; and work in confined spaces when required.
Benefits
Health & Financial Benefits
- Health insurance plans with $1,750 or $3,500 deductibles.
- HSA option with the $3,500 deductible plan, including a company contribution.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.
Additional Benefits
- Company-paid lodging for qualifying work travel and $65 daily per diem.
- Safety boot reimbursement and company-provided uniforms.
- Company cell phone, depending on position.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development resources and training.
- Gym membership reimbursement.
- $2,000 sign-on bonus and quarterly bonus eligibility after one year of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with kindness and respect.
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