Local Driver

Veolia; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a dedicated driver responsible for safely transporting hazardous materials. The role requires adherence to DOT regulations and strong communication skills. Join a team that values safety and compliance while offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Prior commercial driving experience required.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations for hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials safely.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections before driving.
• Ensure compliance with DOT requirements and paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) 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 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 and vision insurance. 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.