Local Class B Vacuum Route Driver

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,695,000 - 99,201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Class B Vacuum Truck Route Driver to manage a route, operate a Vacuum Truck and collect industrial waste from customers like auto shops, transporting to disposal sites. The role includes safety-first daily service, site visits, and prospecting for new business while maintaining customer relationships.

We offer health benefits after 30 days, 401K with company match, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL is required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Successful background check, drug test, and physical are required.
• Employees must meet facial hair standards per OSHA respirator rules when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Visit 10–12 customer sites per day.
• Perform manual labor on sites to fulfill customer needs.
• Complete daily service, deliveries and pickups in a timely manner.
• Generate leads for new products and services from customers.
• Sell additional products into existing accounts and prospect new ones.
• Maintain primary account ownership on the assigned route.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service.
• Operate vehicles safely per DOT and company guidelines.

Skills

CDL Class B

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Safety awareness

Route driving

Customer service

Tools

Mobile devices

Job description

Safety-Kleen in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Class B Vacuum Truck Route Driver (Vacuum Sales and Service Representative) to manage a route and operate a Vacuum Truck to pick up industrial waste from customers such as automotive repair shops and quick oil change businesses and transport to disposal sites.

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Recruiting Pay range: $21.00-$23.00 per hour, BOE + Commission
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• May visit 10-12 customer sites per day
• Manual labor on sites to completely fulfill customer needs
• Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely mannerComplete all required documentation and labeling
• Generate / collect leads from customers for new products and services
• Sell additional products and services into existing accounts
• Actively prospect for new accounts in assigned route
• Primary account ownership in assigned route
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Class B CDL
• Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment
• Use of various mobile devices
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver experience
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
• Previous Hazmat experience
• Previous route driving experience
• Operate a manual transmission
• Business to business sales experience
• Strong customer service background

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 165669

Category: Drivers

Posting Date: 2026-09-03

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Driver - Route Sales

Locations: 6617 Pleasant Ridge Road

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly