Class A CDL Route Driver (Retail Technician)

Clean Harbors; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL seeks a Class A CDL Route Driver (Retail Technician) to provide environmental services, including collection, disposal, and on-site cleanup at retail sites. Eligible candidates will drive a Box Truck, manage materials, and interact with customers while ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA rules.

Training is provided with paid academy out-of-state, and benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required or in process to obtain
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred/required to obtain
• Strong customer service skills and professional communication
• Ability to operate a laptop, handheld, printer and iPhone for job tasks

Responsibilities

• Drive a Box Truck to retail sites and collect/deliver materials
• Load, pack and segregate materials and waste per regulations
• Prepare DOT shipping documents and maintain compliance with OSHA/EPA/DOT
• Ensure Health and Safety is the top priority and follow safe work practices
• Interact with customers at each stop and provide excellent service
• Follow site-specific regulations and company policies for projects/jobs
• Conduct final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Customer service

Technology literacy (laptop/handheld/i

Job description

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL is seeking a Class A CDL Route Driver (Retail Technician) to provide comprehensive environmental services including collection and disposal of damaged, discarded, or recalled products; recycling of light bulbs, oil, oil filters, engine fluids and other materials; and on-site cleanup activities.

• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred, ability to obtain required
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Average start time between 6-7 am, overtime after 40 hrs.

Note: This position requires new hires to attend our out-of-state Academy training, which may require being away from home for a period of time. Training duration may vary based on scheduling and program requirements. Training is paid, and related expenses are covered by the company.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Pay range $28+ per hour
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Pick up, pack and transport damaged and discarded goods management, and recalled products
• Load, pack and segregate materials and waste products
• Driving a Box Truck, visiting retail customer sites
• Segregating, packing and loading materials and waste products (inventory that is damaged or expired) for safe transportation
• Interacting with customers at each stop
• Prepare DOT shipping documents
• Use of a laptop, printer, handheld, and iPhone to complete tasks
• Conduct projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State and local regulations and health and safety plans as well as Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., policies and procedures
• Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
• Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
• Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
• Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
• Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company's policies and procedure
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Class A CDL required
• Ability to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
• Strong customer service skills
• The ability to use a laptop, handheld, printer, and iPhone are required
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous commercial driving experience
• Previous route experience
• Previous manual labor experience

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Retail

Locations: 615 East 138th Street

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

Posting Date: 2026-10-27

Category: Drivers

Job Identification: 168075