Driver Regional
About The Position
Responsible for safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials from customer sites to designated sites using van trailers, straight trucks, flatbeds, tankers, 48'–53' manual dry vans with lift gates, or other waste-carrying equipment. Ensures material packaging meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications, checks manifests and shipping paperwork for accuracy, and maintains current transportation permits for all areas traveled. Follows regulations established by the DOT, EPA, state and local governments, and Veolia policies and procedures. The role includes inspecting vehicles and trailers, reviewing shipment records and load conditions, checking DOT-related documentation, communicating with customers about shipments, reporting violations and accidents, assisting with loading and unloading, and supporting housekeeping as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
- Valid Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL), as required.
- Hazmat (H) endorsement.
- Familiarity with DOT regulations for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong customer service orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior commercial driving experience.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily inspections of vehicles and/or trailers before driving to ensure equipment safety and integrity.
- Review shipment records, manifests, container labels, vehicle placards, and the integrity of loaded drums or bulk tankers before transporting materials.
- Ensure DOT requirements and related documents—including load weight limits, driver logbooks, Vehicle Inspection Records, transportation permits, insurance cards, fuel trip reports, and IFTA fuel stickers—are current and valid.
- Consult with customers about load conditions, drum counts, and paperwork inconsistencies to ensure materials can be transported properly.
- Notify the immediate supervisor of moving violations and/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
Education Level
High school or GED
