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Veolia; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 49,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia, located in Santa Clara, CA, is looking for a responsible Material Transporter to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL and have prior commercial driving experience.

The role involves performing vehicle inspections, reviewing shipment records, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL as required.
• Prior commercial driving experience is required.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials safely.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections for safety.
• Review shipment records and manifests before transport.
• Consult with customers regarding load conditions.
• Assist in loading/unloading materials at sites.

Skills

Familiarity with DOT regulations

Strong team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Strong customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL)

Hazmat (H) endorsement

Job description

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 A Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required
• Hazmat (H) endorsement required
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Additional Information

Hourly Pay Range: Minimum of $33 to a maximum of $35.82

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.