Class B CDL Route Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Elgin, IL is seeking a Class B CDL Route Driver (Sales and Service Route Driver) to train on a Class B box truck, service parts washers, haul waste, and sell on a defined route. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with home daily, starts around 6–7 am, and overtime after 40 hours with biweekly pay.

Employees enjoy health benefits after 30 days, a 401(k) with company match, stock purchase plans, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Class B CDL required with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days.
• Basic computer and math skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to follow safety practices.
• Able to pass background check, drug test, and physical per position.

Responsibilities

• Visit 10–12 customer sites per day and perform scheduled service.
• Switch out 15- and 30-gallon drums and service parts washer machines.
• Upsell at customer locations and generate new field leads.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance and operate per DOT rules.
• Deliver and pick up materials as part of route sales.

Skills

Class B CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Physical fitness

Background check compliance

Respiratory protection knowledge

Job description

Safety-Kleen in Elgin, IL is seeking a Class B CDL Route Driver (Sales and Service Route Driver). This role will train to drive a Class B box truck to provide onsite service for parts washer machines, pick up containerized hazardous waste, and sell products/services in a defined route.

• Monday - Friday, home daily
• Average start between 6-7 am
• Overtime after 40 hrs. - paid biweekly

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of 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 $26+ 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
• May visit 10-12 customer sites per day
• Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions
• Service parts washer machines and clean out sediment from sinks
• Up-sell at customer locations and generate new leads in the field
• Service automotive repair, fleets, and manufacturing type businesses
• Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pick-ups in a timely manner
• 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
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Class B CDL
• Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
• Basic computer and math skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• 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 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills
• Commercial route driving experience (Class C or Non-CDL)

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 - Route Sales

Locations: 1502 E Villa St

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

Is Driver Qualification Required?: Driver Qualification Required