CDL Class A Driver

Covanta; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and flexible spending

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Safety training and development

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a CDL Class A Driver II to safely move hazardous and non-hazardous materials between facilities and customer sites. You will operate tankers, roll-off trucks, and box-style trucks while complying with DOT requirements and safety standards.

Typical duties include pre/post-trip inspections, using ELDs, maintaining schedules, and delivering great service. Home most days with occasional overnight travel across the region.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required with tanker endorsement.
• 2–3 years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Experience with hazardous and non-hazardous materials desirable.
• Familiar with DOT rules and ELD usage.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials between sites.
• Operate tankers, roll-off trucks, and box-style straight-body trucks.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize electronic logging devices and company tablet for daily activities.
• Follow routes and maintain high level of customer service.

Skills

CDL Class A license

Tanker endorsement

DOT regulations knowledge

Hazardous material transportation

Electronic logging devices (ELD)

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

The CDL Class A Driver II is responsible for safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials between Reworld facilities and customer locations. This position operates a variety of manual transmission equipment, including tankers, roll-off trucks, and box-style straight-body trucks. Drivers play a critical role in supporting environmental services operations while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations and company safety requirements.
• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials between customer sites and company facilities.
• Operate tankers, roll-off trucks, and box-style straight-body trucks.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize electronic logging devices and company-issued technology to manage daily work activities.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete required transportation documentation, including manifests, bills of lading, delivery receipts, inspection reports, and logs.
• Ensure proper placarding and compliance with hazardous material transportation regulations.
• Assist with loading and unloading activities as required.
• Move and handle drums and other containers when necessary.
• Operate material handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and operations personnel regarding deliveries, schedules, and service needs.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety for employees, customers, and the public.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid CDL Class A license required.
• Tanker endorsement required.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Previous experience in environmental services, waste, wastewater, chemical hauling, or a related industry strongly preferred.
• Experience using electronic logging devices.
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles.
• Acceptable driving record and ability to meet DOT requirements.

Schedule and Route Information

• Typical start times between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM, depending on route assignments.
• Home most days with occasional overnight travel.
• Typical overnight travel may consist of 1 to 2 nights per week.
• Primary operating area includes Kentucky and regional routes throughout the surrounding territory.

Equipment

• Manual transmission fleet.
• Tankers, roll-off trucks, and box-style straight-body trucks.
• Company-issued tablet and electronic logging system.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move drums and containers as needed.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely perform duties in industrial and environmental services settings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee assistance programs
• Companyprovided safety training and development opportunities

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 25.10 - 33.37 USD per hour

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworldreserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Aff... and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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