Driver Local
Veolia Environnement SA•Escondido, CA
•$30 - $32
About The Position
The Driver Local safely transports hazardous and non-hazardous materials from customer sites to designated locations using vehicles and waste-carrying equipment such as van trailers, straight trucks, flatbeds, tankers, and roll-off frames. The role ensures packaging complies with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications, checks manifests and shipping paperwork for accuracy, and maintains current transportation permits for travel areas. The driver follows applicable DOT, EPA, state, and local regulations, along with Veolia policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior commercial driving experience.
- Familiarity with DOT regulations for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Strong team-player ability.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Valid Commercial B license at minimum.
- Hazmat (H) and Tanker endorsements.
Nice To Haves
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily inspections of vehicles and trailers before driving to verify equipment safety and integrity.
- Review shipment records, manifests, container labels, vehicle placards, and the condition of loaded drums, roll-off boxes, or bulk tankers before transport.
- Drive within the local market and keep required DOT records and documentation current and valid, including load-weight records, driver log books, Vehicle Inspection Records, transportation permits, insurance cards, fuel trip reports, and IFTA fuel stickers.
- Consult customers about load conditions, drum counts, and paperwork inconsistencies to ensure materials can be transported to designated sites.
- Notify the immediate supervisor of moving violations or accidents occurring en route to or from sites.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials at designated sites using appropriate equipment.
- Assist with housekeeping as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off policies.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Savings accounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid volunteering.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
