Driver - CDL B w/ Tanker Endorsement

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Time Off

401(k) Matching

Telemedicine

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC seeks a CDL Class B Driver I – Vacuum & Box Truck Driver to haul non-hazardous waste and operate box and vacuum trucks. Role supports operations during peak times to ensure business success.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, safe transport, equipment operation, and client interaction to create a Wow! experience. DOT screening and medicals are required; box truck/vacuum truck experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B license with Tanker Endorsement required.
• Valid DOT drug screen, physical, and road test.
• Prior driving experience in box trucks and vacuum trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and safely transport non-hazardous materials using box trucks and vac trucks.
• Operate front end loaders, excavators, and forklifts as needed.
• Maintain vehicle appearance and report any defects or issues promptly.
• Provide excellent client service at delivery and ensure compliance with laws and guidelines.
• Cross-train on roll-off equipment where needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Tank Endorsement

Driving experience

Box truck operation

Job description

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.

Railcar Services

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.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Job Summary

The CDL Class B Driver I – Vacuum & Box Truck Driver will be responsible for hauling Non-Hazardous waste and must be experienced with driving Class B trucks, loading box trucks, and operating vac trucks. This includes the need to support operations during high demand times to ensure the success of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Loading, unloading, and safely transporting non-hazardous materials and operation of the box truck and vac truck, as well as facility equipment. Willingness to cross train on roll off equipment.
• Types of equipment include, but are not limited to front end loaders, excavators, forklifts
• Safe and responsible operation of assigned equipment while maintaining appearance of company equipment to meet company standards.
• Interfacing and creating a Wow! Experience for our clients at the point of delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/ or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Reporting vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage before and after pickups.
• Must have the ability to make minor repairs is a plus (light bulbs, fuses, minor air leaks).
• Must have the ability to identify and report equipment malfunction or damage

Requirements:

• CDL Driver must have good driving history and pass background check.
• Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement
• CDL Driver must pass DOT drug screen, physical, and road test.
• Driving experience required
• Box truck with liftgate and vacuum truck operational experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must lift up to 50 pounds
• Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• This position will require wearing personal protective equipment
• Ability to do repetitive motion (lifting, pulling, and loading hoses/pumping totes and drums)

Pay Range

$28.00-$30.00

What's in it for you!

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.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

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!

Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

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.