CDL Yard Driver

Veolia | North America; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Job summary

Veolia North America is hiring a CDL Yard Driver to transport waste and hazardous materials between Clean Earth facilities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role may involve operating switchers to dock or reposition containers and using warehouse equipment as needed.

Starting rate $32.00 hourly with a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must hold a Class A CDL, MEC, TWIC, and HazMat/Tanker or obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Requires 21 years of age or older per FMCSA guidelines.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
• Maintain a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) and a valid TWIC card.
• Hazmat and/or Tanker endorsement preferred or must be obtainable within 90 days of hire.
• Experience as yard jockey/hostler or driving box trucks is preferred.
• Experience with Vac Truck, straight truck, or combo vehicle and roll-off bins/boxes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport waste between facilities using tractor, trailer, tanker, roll-off, or box van in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Perform warehouse duties related to receipt, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of waste materials.
• Load, unload, move, or store items according to routing documents or supervisor’s guidance.
• Label containers and complete pre-printed manifests.
• Operate a hand truck, forklift, or other heavy equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensure proper placarding and load security.

Skills

Forklift operation

DOT regulations

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

In this role, the CDL Yard Driver will be responsible for transporting waste and hazardous materials between Clean Earth facilities in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations and Clean Earth policies. This role may also be required to operate switchers to dock or reposition containers and other large items using warehouse equipment to assist.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely transport waste between the TSDF, 10-day and Transportation garage using the following equipment: tractor, trailer, tanker, roll off frame, box van in accordance with all local, State, Federal, FMCSA, DOT, and company safety guidelines.
• Perform warehouse duties related to receipt, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of waste materials, and general facility duties.
• Load, unload, move, or store items according to delivery, routing documents or supervisor’s guidance.
• Label containers and complete pre-printed manifests.
• Operate a hand truck, forklift, or other heavy equipment.
• Performs various regulatory compliance and safety tasks including but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle, placarding, and load securement.
• 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).
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Work Environment

• Abilityto 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.

Starting rate $32.00 hourly

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

• Must be 21 years of age in accordance with FMCSA guidelines
• Possess a valid Class A 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
• Experience as a yard jockey or hostler or driving box trucks preferred
• Experience with a Vac Truck, straight truck, or combo vehicle as well as roll-off bins/boxes preferred

Skills

• Ability to operate powered equipment such as a forklift
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental/Regulatory/DOT rules and regulations
• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and/or DEA background check
• Fluency in verbal and written English

The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT physical, drug test and DEA background check.

Additional Information

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.