Regional Driver

Veolia; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia in Arlington, TX is seeking a professional CDL driver to transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials to designated sites. You will inspect vehicles, ensure DOT paperwork is accurate, and maintain permits while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement and prior driving experience. You will coordinate with customers on load conditions and assist with loading/unloading, while following Veolia policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
• Prior commercial driving experience required.
• Familiar with DOT regulations for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-trip inspections of vehicle/trailer to ensure safety and integrity of equipment.
• Review shipment records, manifests, container labeling, vehicle placards, and loaded drums for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure DOT requirements such as load weight limits, driver logs, permits, and insurance cards are up to date.
• Communicate with customers regarding load conditions, paperwork, and any inconsistencies to ensure proper transportation.
• Report any in-route incidents or violations to supervisor.
• Assist with loading/unloading at designated sites using appropriate equipment.
• Assist with housekeeping as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Hazmat endorsement

HAZWOPER training

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 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 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.
• 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

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

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.

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.