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A-C-T has an immediate opening for a CDL Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator in our corporate office located in Bartow, Florida.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to these key responsibilities and essential functions: 

• Responds to environmental emergencies when required at all times within a 24-hour period.  
• Performs technical field/office work, operates mechanical equipment such as Vac Trucks, Super Duster, forklifts, pallet jacks, lift gates, trucks, trailers and other mechanical equipment as needed.
• Performs clean-up and decontamination procedures as needed.  
• Maintains inventory lists and completes various report and Field Dailies as required.  
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles of spill responses.
• Basic knowledge of proper storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous materials that are collected in the course of the clean-up.
• Knowledge of the potential hazards associated with Hazardous Wastes.
• Must be able to work well with the public, client and other employees.
• Field phone calls and communicate well with Field Supervisors.
• Ability to perform limited chemical tests and to work around a wide variety of chemicals.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to learn and adhere to proper safety procedures.
• Ability to work in all weather and environmental conditions (i.e. sun, rain, cold, swamp, ditches, dirt).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to forty-five (50) pounds of bulky equipment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit and stand.
• Drum procession and sampling.
• Tank cleaning.
• Spill Crew Member.
• General Construction.
• Equipment decontamination.
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Use of all levels of PPE.
• Equipment preparation.
• Keep accurate field log book.
• Manual labor, sweep, shovel, push and pull.
• Team member for all types.
• Upholds the ethics and values of the company.
• Other duties as necessary.

 Education and/or Experience

• High School Graduate
• One (1) years’ experience in environmental, construction, contracting type work, preferred.
• CDL License-Class A or B with tanker & hazmat endorsements, within 90 days.
• Excavator, Skid-steer, Bulldozer, Forklift and other heavy equipment operation, preferred.

 Additional Qualifications

• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training preferred, will be provided if needed.
• Experience in serving public and private sector clients including: development of technical approach, budget and schedule, monitoring project performance, client and regulatory interface and delivery of technically superior work products
• Ability to travel, including some overnight.
• Must possess a valid Florida CDL driver’s license
• Air purifying respirator fit certification must be obtained and maintained no later than one (1) month after employment.
• Pre-employment drug screen according to A-C-T’s Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with A-C-T’s Insurance & Driving policy.
• Signing the Non-disclosure and Non-solicitation Agreement.
• Annual medical monitoring is required in this position.
• Satisfactory background check.

 Other Skills and Abilities

• Must have strong interpersonal skills to support leadership, management, negotiation and perform problem-solving functions in this role. 
• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
• Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
• Team player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a fast-paced environment.

 Our Team Members enjoy: 

• Competitive Salary
• Training 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• Supplemental insurance options including Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Matching Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Vacation and Personal Days 

 A-C-T is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.