Driver Local

Position Purpose:

Responsible for safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials from the customer site to the
appropriate designated sites using van trailers straight trucks flatbeds tankers roll-off frames or other waste
carrying equipment. Ensures that the condition of the material packaging meets the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) specifications inspects manifests and shipping paperwork for accuracy and maintains
current transportation permits for all areas traveled. Abides by all regulations set forth by DOT EPA state and
local governments and VES-TS policies and procedures.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

• Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer prior to driving to ensure the safety and integrity of equipment going to designated sites.
• Prior to transporting materials reviews shipment records manifests container labeling vehicle placards and integrity of loaded drums roll-off boxes or bulk tankers.
• Driving within the local market ensures that DOT requirements such as load weight limits driver log books Vehicle Inspection Records transportation permits insurance cards fuel trip reports IFTA fuel stickers or other paperwork is up to date and valid.
• Consults with customers pertaining to load conditions drum counts or paperwork inconsistencies to ensure that materials can be properly transported to designated site(s).
• Notify immediate supervisor of any moving violations and/or accidents in-route to and/or from sites.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Responsible for assisting with housekeeping as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Education / Experience / Background: 

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Prior commercial driving experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong customer service orientation

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

• Valid Class A B or C Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required
• Hazmat (H) endorsement required
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Additional Information :

Hourly Pay Range: Minimum of $29 to a maximum of $30

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. 

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time