Environmental Driver Specialist CDLA

Veolia; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia is seeking experienced drivers to join our team in Detroit, MI. You will travel to assigned routes to pack, transport, and dispose of waste in accordance with our environmental policies and procedures.

The role requires CDL Class A, a valid driver's license, and MEC certification, with overnight travel as needed. Responsibilities include loading waste safely, completing manifests, and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local rules.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License must be maintained.
• CDL Class A required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintains a current MEC (Medical Examiner’s Certificate).

Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport waste safely per federal, state, and local rules.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of vehicle and report issues.
• Load and transport waste in tankers per regulations.
• Operate tank functions safely.
• Overnights required.
• Complete manifests/work orders.
• Provide services related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

CDL Class A

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Some College or waste industry experience

Job description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

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

We’re looking for experienced, professional drivers that will share our commitment to our people, partners and planet. Traveling to locations on your assigned route, you will be responsible for packing, transporting and properly disposing of waste material in accordance with our environmentally responsible policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Label containers and completepre-printed manifests / work orders. Schedule shipments into or off site.
• Performs various regulatory compliance and safety tasks including, but not limited to: Pre-trip inspections of vehicle, report all losses, spills, accidents, and safety violations to supervisor immediately and resolve leaking containers/containers in non-D
• Load and transport waste safely in tankers according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Safe operation of tank functions
• Overnights Required
• Completepre-printed manifests / work orders.
• Provide services related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal from customer sites.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License
• CDL Class A
• High school diploma or GED
• Maintains a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some College or waste industry experience
• Ability to climb on tankers, wear, and proper use of Fall Protection
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental/Regulatory/DOT rules and regulations.
• Ability to drag length of hose
• VacTruck experience preferred but can be trained.

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 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