Class B CDL Trainee

Clean Harbors • Dolton, IL

6d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors, is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B Trainee) in Dolton, Illinois. The role trains the employee to drive 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 company pays for CDL training and the employee must obtain a Class B CDL within 180 days of employment, followed by Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 30 days of obtaining the CDL. New hires must attend paid, out-of-state Academy training, which may require time away from home; the company covers related expenses. The schedule is Monday through Friday, home daily, with average start times between 6 and 7 a.m. Overtime is paid after 40 hours. The posted pay range is $22–$24 per hour.

Requirements

• Obtain a Class B CDL within 180 days of employment; company-paid training is provided.
• Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 30 days of obtaining the Class B CDL.
• Ability to work independently while managing time and productivity.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer service skills.
• Commercial route driving experience, including Class C or non-CDL experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting safely.
• Complete scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner.
• Switch out 15- and 30-gallon drums of solutions at customer locations.
• Complete required documentation and labeling.
• Generate or collect customer leads for new products and services.
• Sell additional products and services to existing accounts.
• Follow 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.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Follow company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid out-of-state Academy training and coverage of related expenses.

What This Job Offers

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