Environmental Driver Specialist CDLB

Company Description

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace ®. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth? 

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer: 

• Health benefits available Day 1 
• 401k available Day 1 
• 10 paid holidays/year 
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification 
• Overtime opportunities 
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles 

Job Description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus

In the CDL Driver role, you will be traveling to locations along an assigned route where you will be responsible for packing, transporting, and properly disposing of waste materials in accordance with our environmentally responsible policies and procedures. This position requires the maintenance of records with accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to follow instruction, and to work independently once provided proper training. 

This position requires up to four (4) overnights per week and some weekend work. You will be provided with a company card to pay for a hotel and given a daily per diem to cover food and other expenses. 

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Package and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. 
• Complete required paperwork in accordance with appropriate regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures. 
• Load and secure materials and waste or unload truck at various customer sites or Clean Earth locations. 
• Prepare and load truck with necessary supplies. 
• Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily while communicating any issues to the Manager or Dispatcher for resolution. 
• Perform a documented pre-trip and post-trip check on assigned truck prior to leaving and closing each day.  
• Plan schedule/route based on customer needs by reviewing daily paperwork (e.g. manifests, route sheets, etc.). 
• Follow routing software route schedule. 
• Follow all DOT guidelines while driving. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed. 

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age 
• High School diploma or GED 
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 
• Hazmat endorsement
• Able to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and DEA background check 
• Able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 75 lbs. 
• Able to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods of time 
• Willing and able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as eye protection, foot protection, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (as needed) 
• Understand, read, and write English 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc.) 
• At least 1 year of route driving experience 
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and OSHA regulations 

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to work in all climate conditions both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work safely in proximity to moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, and other potential hazards.
• Must be willing and able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment that may include respirator, eye protection, Tyvek suit, protective footwear, etc.

Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a regular basis

Additional Information

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching. 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.