Class B CDL Route Driver

CleanHarbors • Elgin, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors, is seeking a Class B CDL Route Driver (Sales and Service Route Driver) in Elgin, Illinois. The driver will train to operate a Class B box truck, provide onsite service for parts washer machines, pick up containerized hazardous waste, and sell products and services along a defined route. The role serves automotive repair shops, fleets, and manufacturing businesses, with approximately 10–12 customer visits per day.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the driver home daily. Start times average between 6 and 7 a.m., and overtime is paid after 40 hours. The position pays $26 or more per hour, with pay issued biweekly.

Safety-Kleen and Clean Harbors provide environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company emphasizes workplace safety, sustainability, and environmental cleanup.

Requirements

• Class B CDL.
• Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as required by the position.
• Meet facial hair standards if the position requires respirator use, pursuant to OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial route driving experience (Class C or Non-CDL).
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
• Visit approximately 10–12 customer sites per day.
• Switch out 15- and 30-gallon drums of solutions.
• Service parts washer machines and clean sediment from sinks.
• Upsell products and services at customer locations and generate new leads in the field.
• Service automotive repair shops, fleets, and manufacturing businesses.
• Complete scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner.
• Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
• Observe company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed