Environmental Driver Specialist CDLB
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for this role.
About the role
We’re looking for experienced, professional CDL B drivers that will share our commitment to our people, partners, and planet. Traveling to locations on your assigned route, you will be responsible for packing, transporting, and properly disposing of waste material in accordance with our environmentally responsible policies and procedures. This position requires 4 overnights per week (with paid hotel expenses and a nightly per diem).
Responsibilities
- Work on-site at various retail stores to characterize, segregate, package, and document various types of retail hazardous waste and pharmaceutical waste, applying all applicable federal and state laws and DOT, EPA, and DEA regulations.
- Prepare all appropriate and required documentation to meet State, EPA, DOT, and DEA regulations.
- Travel between customer retail facilities through assigned territory to manage retail hazardous waste and pharmaceutical waste, including characterizing hazardous, regulated, and non-hazardous waste.
- Properly process lab packs and prepare manifests and LDR’s for hazardous waste shipment according to State, EPA, and DOT regulations.
- Maintain and manage your own expenses and travel schedule to ensure customers are serviced on a regular and timely basis.
- Manage route to maintain compliance with 10-day transfer schedules.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Able to understand, read, and write English.
- Able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Able to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Basic knowledge of Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Willing and able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as eye protection, foot protection, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (as needed).
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Able to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and DEA background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid TWIC Card.
- Hazmat endorsement (candidates will be expected to obtain a Hazmat endorsement as a condition of employment after hire).
- At least 1 year of route driving experience.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials and OSHA regulations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteering opportunities.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan (commencing no later than January 1, 2027).
- Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.