Driver Local

Veolia | North America

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 45,460 - 49,345

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

A leading environmental services company based in California is seeking a full-time Driver Local to transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials safely. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, maintaining transportation paperwork, and complying with DOT regulations. Candidates must have a valid commercial driving license, prior driving experience, and a strong customer service orientation. Benefits include competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Prior commercial driving experience required.
Must possess a valid CDL as required for the role.
Familiarity with DOT regulations for transporting materials.

Responsibilities

Safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Perform vehicle inspections prior to driving.
Maintain and verify transportation paperwork and permits.

Skills

Familiarity with U.S. DOT regulations

Strong team player

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Time management

Strong customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Class A, B, or C CDL

Hazmat (H) endorsement

Job description

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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 municipal 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 A, B, or C 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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.

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