HazMat Retail Driver - CDL (A) OTR

Republic Services; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services in Tacoma, WA is seeking a HazMat Retail Driver (CDL A) to pick up retail waste from stores and industrial sites in an LTL capacity. You will verify packaging, labeling, and safe transport, maintain manifests, and provide excellent on-site service.

The role runs Monday through Friday with potential overnight shifts; weekends/holidays are usually off. A 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required on hire; HazMat endorsement preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with MVR meeting policy standards.
• Willing to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
• Lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A trucks in LTL capacity to collect retail waste.
• Provide excellent on-site customer service and communication.
• Maintain vehicle log and documentation of manifests/work orders.
• Perform DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections per regulations.
• Understand DOT hazmat packaging, labeling, load security, and placarding.

Skills

CDL Hazmat endorsement

Customer service

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HAZWOPER training certification

Job description

## HazMat Retail Driver - CDL (A) OTRApply: Tacoma, WA, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-184947**POSITION SUMMARY:** The HazMat Retail Driver will be responsible to operate class A trucks in a Less Than Truckload (LTL) capacity to pick up customer retail waste from retail stores, pharmacies and/or industrial sites. Driver will sort customer waste, verify that the waste is packaged, labeled and marked properly, and secured for transport to a temporary storage or treatment facility. They will provide excellent customer service through follow up and ongoing communication while on site and maintain an electronic log and documentation of manifests and work orders. They provide a variety of duties that comply with government regulations and procedures. This role operates Monday through Friday with variable scheduling that may include 3-4 overnight shifts per week based on customer locations, routes, and delivery requirements. Drivers can expect most weekends and holidays off, with only occasional exceptions for critical business needs.**PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Understand and utilize company technology, such as mobile applications and software to track waste collection, packaging and disposal.* Deliver a high level of customer service through clear communication & professionalism onsite.* Maintains vehicle log.* Maintains documentation of manifests and work orders.* Performs DOT pre-trip and post trip inspections in accordance with company and DOT regulations .* Understands DOT regulations as they pertain to hazardous waste collection, packaging and transportation including but not limited to accurate placarding, loading securement, HAZMAT load segregation, and labeling.* Assists in maintaining good housekeeping at facility and on grounds.* Functions as technician on lab pack and field service projects.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading materials.* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.* Can self-motivate to achieve daily workload targets.* CDL Hazmat endorsement preferred.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** A valid class A commercial driver’s license with an MVR that meets Company policy standards.* Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.**Pay Range:**The pay range for this position is $31.25 to $42.95\\* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.**Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):****Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits• **Washington PTO:** https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy\\_documents/Washington-PTO-Table.pdf*The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.*