Driver OTR

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA is seeking a Safety‑minded transporter to move hazardous and nonh hazardous materials from customer sites to designated facilities. You will ensure DOT packaging, paperwork, and permits are accurate, while maintaining safe operations and compliant records.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, reviewing shipment data, coordinating with customers, and assisting with loading/unloading at sites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Prior commercial driving experience is required.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tankers and Hazmat endorsements required.
• HAZWOPER training (40 hours) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of vehicle and trailer before driving.
• Review shipment records, manifests, labeling, placards, and loading integrity.
• Ensure DOT requirements and permits are up to date.
• Consult with customers about load conditions and paperwork.
• Notify supervisor of any moving violations and/or accidents.
• Assist in loading/unloading materials at designated sites.
• Assist with housekeeping as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

HAZWOPER training

Job description

$5,000 sign-on bonus paid in increments.

This is also an excellent opportunity for people transitioning from the military.

Must be okay with being clean-shaven.

Will be home every Friday.

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 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Responsible for assisting with housekeeping as required.
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Tankers and Hazmat (H) endorsement required
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

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.