Class B CDL Trainee Route Driver

Clean Harbors; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Stock purchase plan

Growth opportunities

Company-paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Safety-Kleen in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Class B CDL Trainee Route Driver (Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee). The role trains to drive a Class B box truck to service parts washers, collect waste, and sell products on a defined route.

The company will pay for you to obtain your CDL and you will train at an out-of-state academy. Typical schedule is home daily, Monday through Friday with start times around 6–7 am and overtime after 40 hours.

Qualifications

• CDL B within 90 days of employment (company paid).
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 30 days of CDL B.
• Ability to work independently while managing time and productivity.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups on a route.
• Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions at customer locations.
• Complete required documentation and labeling.
• Generate and collect leads for new products and services.
• Sell additional products and services into existing accounts.
• Follow local, state (provincial) and federal regulations.
• Safely operate vehicles per U.S. DOT and other requirements.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and safety procedures.
• Observe all environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL B within 90 days

Hazmat and Tanker endorsement

Independent work

Computer and math skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Physical requirements

Background check/drug test compliance

Job description

Safety-Kleen in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Class B CDL Trainee Route Driver (Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee). 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. Safety-Kleen will pay for you to obtain your CDL.

• Home Daily
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Average start time between 6-7 am, overtime after 40 hrs.

Please note: New hires are required to attend our Academy training out of state. The company covers all required travel and training-related expenses, and you will be paid for your time during training.

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 $25 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

• 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
• Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner
• Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions at customer locations
• Completes all required documentation and labeling
• Generates / collects leads from customers for new products and services
• Sells additional products and services into existing accounts
• 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

• Obtain a CDL B within 90 days of employment (company paid)
• Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 30 days of CDL B
• Ability to work independently while managing time and productivity
• Basic computer and math skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

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.

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 Identification: 168732

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-11-10

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Route Sales

Locations: 4704 NE 22nd Street

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

Is Driver Qualification Required?: Light Duty