Vacuum Sales & Service Driver – CDL

About the role

Safety‑Kleen in Eagan, MN is seeking a Class B Vacuum Truck Route Driver (Vacuum Sales and Service Representative) to manage a route, operate a vacuum truck to pick up industrial waste from customers such as automotive repair shops and quick‑oil‑change businesses, and transport the waste to disposal sites. The position combines CDL driving, hands‑on customer service, route management, and sales, with opportunities to earn overtime, commission, and monthly bonuses. Safety‑Kleen will pay for you to obtain your CDL and will sponsor a HazMat endorsement after hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the number‑one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Visit 3‑5 customer sites per day and perform manual labor on sites to fully satisfy customer needs.
• Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner.
• Complete all required documentation and labeling.
• Generate and collect leads from customers for new products and services.
• Sell additional products and services into existing accounts.
• Actively prospect for new accounts within the assigned route.
• Maintain primary account ownership for the assigned route and ensure customer satisfaction at the time of service.
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines, environmental health and safety procedures, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Willingness to work an hourly schedule with overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to obtain a HazMat endorsement after hire (sponsored by Safety‑Kleen).
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and work in commercial/industrial environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial driver experience.
• HazMat and tanker endorsement.
• Previous HazMat experience.
• Previous route‑driving experience.
• Experience operating a manual transmission.
• Business‑to‑business sales experience.
• Strong customer service background.

Pay

Competitive starting pay of $26 per hour plus overtime, commission, and monthly bonus payouts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ownership opportunity).
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.

Schedule

Hourly position with overtime eligibility; ability to work an hourly schedule with overtime as business needs require.