CDL Driver, Union at EPIC

Company: Environmental Protection and Improvement
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times. The employee will need to join the Local Union 125 and be eligible for Union pay and Union Benefits . Hazmat Endorsement is required. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for safely transporting material from a clients’ location and to an assigned destination for processing or disposal. Performs necessary tasks to load and unload material utilizing commercial trucks and/or heavy/agricultural equipment. (May include tankers and end dump trailers in an off road environment.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD 2. Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public 3. Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment 4. Comply with all DOT, state, local and in-house regulations, procedures, and rules 5. Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times 6. Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination 7. Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travel 8. Clean bio-solids off truck/equipment after leaving the field site or landfill 9. Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 1. Communication skills – verbal and written 2. Ability to back up truck/equipment 3. Ability to memorize routes and follow directions 4. Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner 5. Ability to travel EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) 2. Valid Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) Class A with Tanker Endorsement preferred. 3. Minimum 3 years commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience 4. Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years 5. Hazmat Endorsement required WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Sitting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Lift 75 lbs., Fingering, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, and Visual 2. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather 3. The worker is subject atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. 4. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids. Starting Salary: $29.61 per hour The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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