CDL Sales Route Driver - Trainee
About The Position
Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors, is hiring a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee in Knoxville, Tennessee. The trainee will learn 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 company will pay for the employee to obtain a CDL. The role supports Clean Harbors’ environmental, energy, and industrial services. The employee is expected to prioritize health and safety, complete scheduled route services and customer transactions, comply with applicable regulations and company procedures, and perform other duties as assigned. The recruiting pay range is $22.00–$23.00.
Requirements
- Obtain a Class B CDL within 180 days of employment; training is company-paid.
- Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 30 days of obtaining a 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 applicable to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Strong customer service skills.
- Commercial route driving experience (Class C or non-CDL).
Responsibilities
- Prioritize health and safety by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and 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.
- Observe corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
