CDL Yard Driver

Veolia; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Clean Earth is seeking a CDL Yard Driver to transport waste and hazardous materials between facilities in compliance with all regulations and company policies. The role may involve operating switchers to dock containers and using warehouse equipment to assist.

Essential tasks include safe transport with various equipment, warehouse duties, loading/unloading, labeling, and conducting inspections. Strong English, valid CDL, MEC, TWIC, and regulatory knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Education: BA or BS degree required or preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL.
• Maintain a current MEC and valid TWIC card.
• HAZMAT/Tanker endorsement preferred or obtainable within 90 days.
• Experience as yard jockey/hostler or box truck driving preferred.
• Fluency in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport waste between facilities using tractor, trailer, tanker, roll off frame, or box van per safety guidelines.
• Perform warehouse duties related to receipt, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of waste materials.
• Load, unload, move, or store items per documents or supervisor guidance.
• Label containers and complete manifests.
• Operate a forklift or other heavy equipment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and comply with safety procedures.
• Report incidents or safety concerns promptly.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CDL Class A

Forklift operation

HazMat handling

TWIC & MEC

Job description

Job Description

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 (Essential Functions):

• 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:

• 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.

Qualifications:

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

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.