Driver Class B Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Safety-Kleen in Elgin, IL is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee to train for a Class B box truck, delivering onsite service for parts washers, picking up containerized hazardous waste, and selling products along a defined route. The company will pay for you to obtain your CDL.

Safety-Kleen is a subsidiary of Clean Harbors and offers comprehensive benefits, training, and growth opportunities as part of its driver role.

Qualifications

• Obtain a CDL B within 180 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with safe work practices and policies.
• Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner.
• Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions at customer locations.
• Complete documentation and labeling.
• Generate and collect leads from customers for new products and services.
• Sell additional products and services into existing accounts.
• Follow all local, state and federal compliance regulations.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with DOT and regulatory requirements.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Physical ability

Background check/Drug test

Job description

Safety-Kleen in Elgin, I is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B 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.

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
• Recruiting Pay range
• 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 180 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.

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: 165094

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-08-20

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