Driver Regional Veolia NA

Veolia North America, LLC; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a responsible driver to transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials from customer sites to designated facilities. You will inspect vehicles, ensure packaging and paperwork meet DOT specs, and maintain compliant permits while adhering to DOT, EPA, and company policies.

This role requires a valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, GED or high school diploma, and prior commercial driving experience.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with DOT regulations for hazardous/non-hazardous materials.
• Strong team player and communication skills.
• Time management to handle multiple tasks safely.
• Customer service orientation and safety awareness.
• GED or HS diploma required; CDL and Hazmat preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of vehicle/trailer before driving.
• Review shipment records, manifests, and paperwork for accuracy.
• Ensure DOT requirements and permits are up to date.
• Consult with customers on load conditions and paperwork.
• Notify supervisor of violations/accidents en route.
• Assist with loading/unloading and housekeeping as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

DOT regulations familiarity

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class A license

Hazmat endorsement

HAZWOPER training

Job description

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 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
• 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

Pay Range: $30 to $34 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.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days

Eligible for up to 4% Annual Performance Bonus

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.