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Veolia; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Safety-minded driver to transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials from customer sites to designated facilities, using various equipment. You will inspect trailers, review manifests, and ensure DOT compliance.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred, and prior commercial driving experience. The role offers pay $31–$35/hr plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT regulations for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of vehicle and trailer before driving.
• Review shipment records, manifests, container labeling and paperwork.
• Ensure DOT requirements, permits, and insurance are current.
• Consult with customers on load conditions and paperwork.
• Notify supervisor of any violations or accidents in-route.
• Assist in loading/unloading materials and housekeeping as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT regulations for hazardous goods

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials from the customer site to the appropriate designated sites using van trailers, straight trucks, flatbeds, tankers, roll-off frames, or other waste carrying equipment. Ensures that the condition of the material packaging meets the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications, inspects manifests and shipping paperwork for accuracy, and maintains current transportation permits for all areas traveled. Abides by all regulations set forth by DOT, EPA, state and local governments, and VES-TS policies and procedures.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer prior to driving to ensure the safety and integrity of equipment going to designated sites.
• Prior to transporting materials reviews shipment records, manifests, container labeling, vehicle placards, and integrity of loaded drums, roll-off boxes or bulk tankers.
• Driving within the local market, ensures that DOT requirements such as load weight limits, driver log books, Vehicle Inspection Records, transportation permits, insurance cards, fuel trip reports, IFTA fuel stickers, or other paperwork is up to date and valid.
• Consults with customers pertaining to load conditions, drum counts or paperwork inconsistencies to ensure that materials can be properly transported to designated site(s).
• Notify immediate supervisor of any moving violations and/or accidents in-route to and/or from sites.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment. 7. Responsible for assisting with housekeeping as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Prior commercial driving experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong customer service orientation

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• Valid Class ACommercial Driving License (CDL) as required
• Hazmat (H) endorsement required
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Additional Information

Pay Range: $31 to $35 per hour

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.