Local Driver

Veolia | North America; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

An environmental services company is seeking a driver to transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials safely. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, reviewing shipment manifests, and complying with DOT regulations. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, prior commercial driving experience, and strong customer service skills. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and participation in a 401(k) plan. This position requires a valid CDL and Hazmat endorsement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Prior commercial driving experience required.
• Familiarity with U.S. DOT regulations for hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer.
• Review shipment records and manifests before transport.
• Drive within local market complying with DOT requirements.
• Consult with customers about load conditions and paperwork.
• Notify supervisor of any moving violations or accidents.
• Assist loading/unloading materials at designated sites.
• Responsible for housekeeping as required.

Skills

Familiarity with DOT regulations

Strong team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Strong customer service orientation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Commercial driving experience

Tools

Valid Commercial Driving License (CDL)

Hazmat endorsement

40-Hour HAZWOPER training

Job description

Company Overview

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.

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.

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, roll-off boxes or bulk tankers.
• Driving within the local market, ensures 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/GED is required.
  • Prior commercial driving experience required.
• 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, B, or C Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required.
  • Hazmat (H) endorsement required.
  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

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. 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.