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, 48' - 53' manual dry van with a lift gate, 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, or bulk tankers. - Ensure 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
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Prior commercial driving experience preferred
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 Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required
- Hazmat (H) endorsement required
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred
Pay Range: $30 to $34 per hour
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days
Eligible for up to 4% Annual Performance Bonus
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.