Local Driver

Company Description

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

• 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.
• Driving within the local market, 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 are 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 sites.
• 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

• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Transportation  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

• Valid Class A, B, or C Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required
• Hazmat (H) endorsement required
• 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

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.