Driver Class B Trainee

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid training

Job summary

Safety-Kleen in Millington, TN 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. This position requires attendance at a 5-day, in-person Safety Kleen Academy in Elgin, IL (1st week at local branch and 2nd week at academy) as part of

Qualifications

• CDL B within 180 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

• Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner
• Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions at customer locations
• 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

Skills

CDL B within 180 days

Hazmat endorsement within 30 days

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Background check clearance

Job description

Safety-Kleen in Millington, TN 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.

This position requires attendance at a 5-day, in-person Safety Kleen Academy in Elgin, IL (1st week at local branch and 2nd week at academy) as part of your onboarding and training. Attendance is mandatory. Safety Kleen provides airfare, hotel accommodations, transportation to/from the Academy, breakfast and lunch. Academy training is paid at your normal rate. Candidates must be able to travel and attend the full 5-day Academy to be eligible for this position.

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.

• Job Identification: 166502
• Category: Drivers
• Posting Date: 2026-09-24
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Regular or Temporary: Regular
• Job Function: Driver - Route Sales
• Locations: 3536 Fite Road
• Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly