Driver OTR

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.

Drivers are primarily paid by the mile and the per mile rate would be experience rated. The rate will be $.61-to $.66 per mile, depending on experience. They are paid hourly for any training, pre-trip,post trip,fueling and loading/unloading of trailers. Hourly pay is $28.00 - $32.00.

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 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

• 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 Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required
• Tankers and Hazmat (H) endorsement required
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Please note:

The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident…