Driver OTR ( Class A CDL)

Veolia Environnement SA; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a professional to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials across multiple sites. You will inspect equipment, verify paperwork, and maintain regulatory compliance under DOT/EPA guidelines.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL with Tankers and Hazmat endorsements, strong communication, and a commitment to safety. A sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered. Home every Friday.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with DOT regulations for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management and multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle and trailer daily before driving to ensure safety and integrity of equipment.
• Review shipment records, labels, placards and paperwork before transport.
• Ensure DOT paperwork like logs, permits, insurance cards are up to date.
• Coordinate with customers on load conditions and paperwork discrepancies.
• Notify supervisor of any violations or accidents during transit.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials at sites as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform housekeeping as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT regulations familiarity

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Tankers and Hazmat endorsement

Job 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

$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

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

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

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

Additional Information

Hourly pay :$25 to $28 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.