Driver Class B Trainee

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP with employer contribution

Advancement opportunities

Safety-conscious work environment

Class 3 license covered

Job summary

Safety-Kleen Canada Inc. in Nepean, ON, seeks a Driver Apprenticeship / Laborer to learn hazardous waste transport (vacuum/box trucks) and warehouse tasks. You will be trained comprehensively, including obtaining a Class 3 license if needed, with pay during training.

Starting wage is $27.50/hour, Monday–Friday day shift. Comprehensive benefits after 30 days, RRSP with employer contributions, and clear advancement opportunities within a safety‑minded team are offered.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Comfortable using a smartphone.
• Able to work independently after training.
• Capable of making real-time decisions in the field.

Responsibilities

• Learn to transport hazardous waste using vacuum and 26-foot box trucks in compliance with DOT and HAZMAT regulations.
• Learn to load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste while adhering to weight limits and using equipment correctly.
• Learn to affix placards to vehicles to meet DOT and company requirements.
• Maintain daily logs, dispatch/trip reports, and vehicle inspection reports.
• Verify mechanical condition and proper functioning of equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Smartphone use

Independent work

Real-time decisions

Job description

The Safety-Kleen Canada Inc. branch located in Nepean, ON, is looking for a Driver Apprentice / Laborer to join its safety-conscious team! The candidate will be trained in the handling and transport of hazardous materials. This training will cover working with a tanker truck to serve our customers, assisting in the warehouse, and operating the vacuum truck. The training is comprehensive, provided, and paid, and includes training to obtain a Class 3 license if you do not already have one. You will also be trained in various other tasks, offering you a great career opportunity in the environmental sector.

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

• Health and safety are our #1 priority, and we live by the 3-6-5 rule!
• Starting pay of $27.50/hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (day shift)
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution;
• Opportunities for advancement and development at every stage of your career;
• We are committed to providing you with a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment;
• Class 3 license not required at hire, and the company will cover the cost of obtaining it

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for learning how to transport hazardous waste (using a vacuum truck or 26-foot box truck) from the customer's site to the warehouse in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) regulations
• Responsible for learning how to properly load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste (i.e., ensuring barrels are correctly sorted and loaded, etc.); adhering to weight limits and ensuring the proper use of company equipment.
• Responsible for learning how to affix placards to the vehicle to comply with company and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and regulations.
• Responsible for learning how to maintain daily logs, dispatch and trip reports, as well as vehicle inspection reports.
• Responsible for learning how to verify the mechanical condition and proper functioning of this equipment.
• May be assigned additional duties not listed above as needed by the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail is essential
• Be comfortable using a smartphone
• Be able to work independently once training is complete, while maintaining communication with the supervisor as needed
• Be able to make real-time decisions in the field

Safety-Kleen Canada Inc., a Clean Harbors company, embodies a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in tradition. Our business model is entirely focused on environmentally responsible operations across North America. As a global environmental services organization and a market leader in hazardous industrial waste management, parts cleaning technology, and oil refining, we generate annual revenues of over $6 billion. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil annually and have the largest refining capacity in North America, enabling us to refine over 150 million gallons per year.

Job Identification: 164591

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-08-10

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Function: Driver - Route Sales