Class B CDL Driver - Environmental Services (CleanPack Chemist CDL)

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Class B CDL Driver for Environmental Services (CleanPack Chemist CDL) to support Central Oregon, primarily Bend, Redmond and Madras. No prior environmental experience required—training provided.

Role combines Class B driving with field work at customer sites, mainly in healthcare, including waste packaging and regulatory shipping docs. Primary truck is a 26-foot box; occasional out-of-town travel and overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL is required.
• Ability to meet DOT driver qualification requirements.
• Ability to obtain/maintain hazardous materials endorsement.
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service.
• Willingness to learn hazardous waste handling and CleanPack operations.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and travel within Central Oregon, including overnight work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare packing lists, labels, manifests and disposal notifications.
• Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks, labeling and compliance.
• Package waste chemicals for disposal and ensure shippability per policies.
• Operate vehicles safely under DOT and company guidelines.
• Complete projects and shipments per site regulations and safety plans.
• Follow customer disposal restrictions and test new waste streams as needed.
• Work at customer locations including Fortune 500 companies.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

DOT driver qualifications

Hazmat endorsement

Safety commitment

Customer service

Hazardous waste handling learning

Physical stamina

Travel within Central Oregon

Overnight travel

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Class B CDL Driver - Environmental Services (CleanPack Chemist CDL) to support customers throughout Central Oregon, primarily in the Bend, Redmond and Madras area.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CDL driver looking to move into the environmental services industry. Previous environmental or hazardous waste experience is not required - we will train the right CDL driver on the environmental side of the position.

This position combines Class B driving with hands-on environmental field work at customer locations, primarily within the medical and healthcare industry. The role will include servicing and exchanging waste containers, preparing materials for transportation, packaging and segregating waste, assisting with small lab pack projects and completing required environmental and shipping documentation.

The position will primarily operate a 26-foot box truck throughout Central Oregon. Occasional out-of-town work and overnight travel will be required.

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
• Competitive Starting Pay; ($26.00-$31.00 hourly DOE)
• 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 that 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
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
• Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
• 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
• Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
• 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 B CDL
• Ability to meet DOT driver qualification requirements
• Ability to obtain/maintain required hazardous materials endorsement for the position
• Strong commitment to safety
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Willingness to learn hazardous waste handling, environmental compliance and CleanPack operations
• Ability to perform physical functions of the position, including lifting, loading/unloading, bending, reaching and extended periods of standing/walking
• Ability to travel throughout Central Oregon with occasional overnight/out-of-town work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hazmat endorsement
• Previous route driving or customer-facing CDL experience
• Previous hazardous materials, environmental services, waste, industrial services or medical waste experience
• Knowledge of DOT regulations

Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life.

We will accelerate your training, so you learn the skills and knowledge to succeed in this position and start your career. You can work in any of our 200+ branch locations and can transfer internally. After successfully learning this position in approximately 18 to 36 months, then you will have the opportunity to move into a Salary Management position.

Clean Harbors Technical Services

• Waste Disposal - Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilities
• Recycling Services - Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment
• Chemical Packing - Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services - HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel

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.

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Job Identification: 165485

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-08-29

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Chemist

Locations: 16540 SE 130th Street

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly

Is Driver Qualification Required?: Driver Qualification Required