Class A Regional Driver Veolia NA

Veolia Water Milwaukee LLC; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a qualified driver to transport hazardous materials. This role requires a valid Class A CDL and Hazmat endorsement. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus, with a schedule of Monday to Friday and occasional overnights.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Short-term Disability

Employee Discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchasing plan

Qualifications

• Prior commercial driving experience required.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations for hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials safely.
• Perform daily inspections of vehicle and trailer.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and EPA regulations.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

$5000 sign-on bonus

Sick leave: 56 hours

Observed Holidays: 11 days

Vacation: 15 days

Benefits package also includes: paid Parental Leave, paid Short-term Disability, Employee Discount program, Employee Assistance program, tuition reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchasing plan, supplemental benefits.

Schedule: Monday – Friday only. Average of 2-3 overnights per week.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials from the customer site to the appropriate designated sties using van trailers, straight trucks, flatbeds, tankers, roll-off frames, or other waste carrying equipment. Ensures that the condition of the material packaging meets the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications, inspects manifests and shipping paperwork for accuracy, and maintains current transportation permits for all areas traveled. Abides by all regulations set forth by DOT, EPA, state, and local governments, and VES-TS policies and procedures.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer prior to driving to ensure safety and integrity of equipment goin to designated sites.
• Prior to transporting materials reviews shipment records, manifests, container labeling, vehicle placards, and integrity of loaded drums, roll-off boxes or bulk tankers.
• Ensure that DOT requirements such as load weight limits, driver log books, Vehicle Inspection Records, transportation permits, insurance cards, fuel trip reports, IFTA fuel stickers, or other paperwork is up to date and valid.
• Consults with customers pertaining to load conditions, drum counts or paperwork inconsistencies to ensure that materials can be properly transported to designated site(s).
• Notify immediate supervisor of any moving violations and/or accidents in-route to and/or from sites.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of materials at designated sites utilizing approriate equipment.
• Responsible for assisting with housekeeping as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Prior commercial driving experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple taskes.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required.
• Hazmat (H) endorsement required.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate 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.