Entry Level Route Driver

Safety-Kleen; Delta; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Group RRSP with company matching

Paid time off

Training and tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Safety-Kleen in Delta, BC is seeking an Entry Level Route Driver Trainee to learn our operations and safety procedures before progressing to a Route Driver responsible for transporting hazardous and regulated waste in compliance with Transport Canada and TDG rules.

The role offers health benefits after 30 days, RRSP matching, paid time off, training reimbursement, and growth opportunities within a safety-first environment. Applicants should be ready for physical work and customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Clean driving record.
• Previous industrial warehouse and inventory experience.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills to assist customers.
• Vacuum truck operating experience considered a strong asset.
• Experience in the hazardous waste or environmental services industry is an asset.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role that also includes sales responsibilities.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with basic software applications required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and provide vacation/absence coverage for internal Safety-Kleen route drivers.
• Learn and apply safe transportation practices for hazardous waste per TDG regulations.
• Assist with loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and drum segregation.
• Monitor load weights and optimize vehicle and equipment utilization.
• Transfer materials to support efficient material flow through production areas.
• Deliver materials to workstations and manage inventory levels.
• Identify and obtain required parts to address shortages for timely assemblies.
• Maintain inventory records, logs, and vehicle inspection documentation.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Follow placarding requirements per company TDG policies.
• Maintain daily logs, timecards, expense reports, dispatch and trip records.
• Follow all safety procedures while handling, transporting, and storing materials and waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazardous waste awareness

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Vacuum truck operation

Job description

Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking an Entry Level Route Driver Trainee to join their safety conscious team in Delta, BC! This role begins with learning our business operations, company policies, and safety procedures. The goal will be to progress into a Route Driver that safely transports hazardous and regulated waste between customer sites, company facilities, and approved disposal locations in compliance with Transport Canada and TDG regulations.

Why work for Clean Harbors/ Safety-Kleen?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages: $24-$27/hr. (based on experience level) + overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefit coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group RRSP with company matching component.
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and eventually provide vacation/absence coverage for internal Safety-Kleen route drivers (SSR/VSSR).
• Learn and apply safe transportation practices for hazardous waste in compliance with Transport Canada and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations.
• Assist with the proper loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including correct drum segregation, securement, and placement.
• Monitor load weights and ensure proper and efficient utilization of company vehicles and equipment.
• Transfer materials, equipment, kits, and supplies to support efficient material flow throughout production and assembly areas.
• Deliver materials to assembly workstations, maintain bench stock, and move completed assemblies and jobs between work areas and cost centers.
• Identify and transfer required parts and materials to address shortages and support timely completion of assemblies.
• Verify and maintain inventory records, stock logs, shortage reports, and other required documentation.
• Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet handlers, skids, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Learn and follow proper vehicle placarding requirements in accordance with company policies, Transport Canada regulations, and TDG requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, worksheets, timecards, expense reports, dispatch and trip reports, and vehicle inspection documentation.
• Follow all company safety procedures and regulatory requirements while handling, transporting, and storing materials and waste.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation required; Class 3 license considered an asset.
• Clean Driving record.
• Previous industrial warehouse and inventory experience required.
• Forklift operating experience highly preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills to assist customers.
• Vacuum truck operating experience considered a strong asset.
• Experience in the hazardous waste or environmental services industry is an asset.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role that also includes sales responsibilities.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with basic software applications required.

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year. Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint.

PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE

MAKE GREEN WORK

Clean Harbors welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.