Driver (Union)

Veolia Environnement SA; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a CDL-A driver to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials to designated sites. You will inspect equipment, ensure DOT compliance, and maintain shipping paperwork while adhering to regulations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, cargo security, and coordinating with customers. A valid CDL with endorsements and HAZWOPER training are required; a $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Benefits and career stability are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior commercial driving experience required.
• Valid Class A CDL and endorsements as required (e.g., tanker, air brakes).
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training required and valid DOT Medical Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily vehicle and trailer inspections prior to driving.
• Review shipment records, manifests, labeling, and cargo security for loaded materials.
• Ensure DOT requirements, permits, insurance, and logs are current.
• Communicate with customers about load conditions and paperwork.
• Notify supervisor of incidents or violations in-route.
• Assist with loading/unloading and general housekeeping.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or 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

$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 the safety and integrity of equipment destined to designated sites.
• Prior to transporting materials reviews shipment records, manifests, container labeling, container integrity, vehicle placards, and cargo security 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.
• Ability to perform small maintenance repairs
• 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:

• Knowledge of DOT regulations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively (i.e. route, daily logs, etc.)
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL) required
• Other CDL endorsements as required (i.e. tanker, air brakes, etc.)
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training required
• Valid DOT Medical Certification

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.