CDL B Driver

Veolia; South Valley (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Environmental Driver Specialist CDLB in New Mexico to travel to customer sites, pack, transport, and dispose waste per regulations. The role requires a Class B CDL, MEC, and TWIC with DOT compliance.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with potential overnight stays and DOT-regulated duties. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, vehicle inspections, paperwork, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across various customer sites.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old per FMCSA rules.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Maintain a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) and a TWIC card.
• HazMat and/or Tanker endorsement preferred or obtainable within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ years of route driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Classify, segregate, and inventory waste containers for shipment.
• Load and secure materials at customer sites or Clean Earth locations.
• Label, package, and transport waste safely according to regulations.
• Complete required paperwork (route sheet, manifests, BOLs).
• Prepare and load truck; perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Follow routing software and comply with DOT hours of service.
• Provide high level customer service and communicate issues to management.
• Perform warehouse duties related to receipt, storage, and delivery of waste.

Skills

Forklift operation

Paperwork handling

GPS navigation

DOT compliance

Customer communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TWIC card

HazMat endorsement

Routing software

Medical certificate (MEC)

Job description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team. 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.

The Environmental Driver Specialist CDLB will travel to customer locations on an assigned route and will be responsible for packing, transporting, and properly disposing of waste materials in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations and Clean Earth policies.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Classify, segregate, and inventory waste containers in storage for shipment.
• Load and secure materials and waste or unload truck at various customer sites or Clean Earth locations.
• Label, package, and transport waste safely according to all local, State, Federal, FMCSA, DOT, and company safety guidelines.
• Complete and review required paperwork in accordance with appropriate regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. route sheet, manifests, BOLs, etc.).
• Prepare and load truck with necessary supplies and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle daily.
• Follow routing software route schedule and complete assigned route while remaining in compliance with DOT hours of service.
• Complete services to our customers in various industries such as but not limited to, Retail Services, M&I, Hospital Accounts, Special Projects, etc., based on Client and Company needs.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to customers daily while communicating any issues to management for resolution.
• Perform warehouse work related to receipt, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of waste materials.
• Load, unload, move, or store items using a hand truck, forklift, or other heavy equipment according to delivery or routing documents, or supervisor instructions, and performing general housekeeping duties.
• Based on site level and/or location, may be required to handle DEA waste.
• Report any incidents, injuries or safety concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and abide by CE safety and security policies and procedures (e.g. Cardinal Rules, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Transportation Manual).
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods including climbing in and out of the back of a commercial truck.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance and up to 75 pounds unassisted on occasion.
• Ability to push and pull up to 500 pounds using a pallet jack, hand truck, or other device to assist.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation and sufficient depth perception to safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes, alarms, and other audible safety signals.
• Ability and willingness to wear company-issued personal protection equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving vehicles, electrical current, and exposure to chemicals.
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed based on business needs.
• Based on service center level and location, this position may require up to 4 overnight stays per week (with paid hotel expenses and a nightly per diem).

Education (BA or BS degree required or preferred):

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience (Required minimum of years of relevant experience):

• Must be 21 years of age in accordance with FMCSA guidelines.
• Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Maintain a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) and valid TWIC card.
• HAZMAT and/or Tanker endorsement preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ years route driving experience preferred.
• 1+ years of waste industry experience preferred.
• Experience with a straight truck, or combo vehicle as well as roll-off bins/boxes preferred.

Skills (The skills listed are the abilities and knowledge required to perform the job effectively):

• Ability to operate powered equipment such as a forklift.
• Ability to operate a computer and printer to complete paperwork and web-based training.
• Ability to operate a mobile device and follow a hands-free GPS to ensure safe driving.
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental/Regulatory/DOT rules and regulations.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and/or DEA background check.
• Ability to politely deal with customers and team members.
• Ability to read a map.
• Fluency in verbal and written English.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.