Regional Driver

Veolia North America; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeks an experienced driver to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The role requires a valid Class A Commercial Driving License and prior commercial driving experience. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, reviewing shipment records, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan through a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Prior commercial driving experience required.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL) is necessary.
• Hazmat (H) endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of vehicle prior to driving.
• Review shipment records and manifests before transports.
• Ensure DOT requirements and documents are up to date.
• Consult with customers about load conditions.
• Notify supervisor of any moving violations or accidents.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials.

Skills

Familiarity with DOT regulations

Strong team player

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Time management

Strong customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

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, 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 travelled. 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 the safety and integrity of equipment going to designated sites.
• Prior to transporting materials, review 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.
• Consult 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 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).
• Hazmat (H) endorsement required.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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.