Driver
VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a safety-minded truck driver to transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste. You will collect waste at customer sites, deliver to recycling/disposal facilities, and complete required paperwork, while maintaining the vehicle per policy.
Requirements include a Valid CDL Class A with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements, at least two years of driving experience, and the ability to operate both automatic and manual transmissions.
Qualifications
- Must drive commercial vehicles (dry vans, vacuum trucks, roll-off trailers).
- Must load/unload trucks.
- Local and regional routes up to 750 miles with overnight stays.
- Operate both automatic and manual transmissions.
- CDL Class A with HazMat and Tanker endorsements required.
- Minimum two years commercial driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Drive company vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Maintain route/time records per state/federal law and company policy.
- Complete all required documents for vehicle operation and shipments.
- Transport waste to destinations safely and on time; verify loads and obtain signatures.
- Keep vehicles clean and perform daily inspections and basic maintenance.
Skills
Job description
VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.
VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.
VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.
VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.
VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.
Role Summary
Drivers are responsible for the safe transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, they will pick up waste at a customers’ location and deliver it to recycling/disposal facilities, while also being responsible for the accurate completion of the paperwork required for each pickup/delivery, and they are required to keep company vehicles maintained in accordance with company policy.
- Must drive company vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Maintain records of routes and times in accordance with state and federal law, as well as company policy.
- Must accurately complete all documents required for operation of company vehicles.
- Transport waste/supplies safely to their destination locations on time. As part of this duty, verify shipping loads against the paperwork and obtain signatures for materials when they are delivered/picked up.
- Responsible for accurate completion of all documents required for waste pickup including Job Orders, manifests, and Bills of Lading.
- Responsible for speaking knowledgeably and courteously to VLS customers and recycling/disposal facility staff.
- Responsible for keeping company vehicles clean.
- Daily inspection and maintenance of the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
- Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
- Take on material handling duties as necessary to complete the delivery of necessary materials to destination locations, including handling materials during loading and unloading.
- Relay customer feedback, including concerns, complaints, damaged deliveries, and competitive knowledge whenever it is presented.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to drive commercial vehicles which may include: dry vans (preferred), vacuum trucks, and roll-off trailers (Required).
- Ability to load and unload trucks
- Ability to drive locally and regionally up to 750 miles with up to 3 days overnight per week to include: WA, OR, and AZ
- Ability to drive automatic and manual trucks with no restrictions.
- Open and transparent verbal communication skills.
- Satisfactory written communication skills.
- Works well independently.
- Ability to manage time and routes.
- Familiarity with GPS devices or map apps.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment; including pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts.
- Valid Commercial Driver License (Class A).
- Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsement.
- Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
$29.00 - $32.00
$29.00 - $32.00
At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
- Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
- Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
- Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!
- 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
- Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
- Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
- Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
- Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
- Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.
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