Driver Regional

Veolia; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a safety‑driven Driver to transport hazardous and non‑hazardous materials from customer sites to designated facilities. You will inspect equipment, verify paperwork, and ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, and state regulations while upholding Veolia’s safety policies.

You will coordinate with customers on load conditions, assist with loading/unloading, and maintain documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Prior commercial driving experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle and trailer daily before driving to ensure safety and integrity of equipment.
• Review shipment records, manifests, container labeling and paperwork for accuracy prior to transport.
• Ensure DOT requirements, licenses, permits and insurance documents are current and valid.
• Communicate with customers about load conditions, drum counts or paperwork inconsistencies to ensure safe transport.
• Report any moving violations or accidents to supervisor promptly.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials at designated sites using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT regulations

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma/GED

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

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, 48' - 53' manual dry van with a lift gate, 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, 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 preferred

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 ACommercial Driving License (CDL) as required
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Additional Information

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.