Class A CDL Driver (Hazmat)

Class A CDL Driver (Hazmat)

Job Category: Laborers/Helpers Requisition Number: HAZMA001454

Posted: May 13, 2026

Full-Time

Buffalo, NY 14206, USA

Description

About PVS Chemicals, Inc.

PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts. With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold the fundamentals of the Nicholson Nine and Responsible Care Guiding Principles
• Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security are the responsibility of every PVS employee!

Primary Job Function:

Individuals assigned to this position will be primarily responsible for safely transporting hazardous materials over the road in straight trucks, box trailers, and/or bulk tankers.

Primary Job Duties Include:

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspection of trucks and trailers,
• Prompt reporting of all mechanical and structural issues with trucks and/or trailers and tankers,
• Ensure license and all relevant endorsements and certifications are current and valid,
• Adhere to the policies and principles in PVS Nolwood Buffalo's written Fleet Safety Policy & Driver Safety Manual and Driver Drug & Alcohol Policy,
• Ensure paperwork matches loaded material,
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials and containers,
• Ensure all loads are properly secured,
• Maintain logs and appropriate forms,
• Fill in for other drivers, as required,
• Assist in warehouse, as required,
• Follow all PVS Nolwood Buffalo loading, unloading, delivery procedures, and checklists at customer and PVS Nolwood Buffalo facilities,
• Ensure vehicle(s) is/are kept clean and in an orderly condition,
• Represent PVS in a professional manner at all customer and supplier sites,
• Participate in PVS Nolwood driver meetings,
• Respond to emergencies as specified in the facility's Emergency Action Plan,
• Deliver products in a safe and efficient manner,
• Work safely by always following all the established rules of conduct,
• Notify inventory control and purchasing when product is missing in a delivery,
• Maintain material handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, making minor repairs, or notifying your supervisor of issues.

Other Duties May Include Any of the Specific Job Procedures included in: S&H 18.1 PVS Nolwood Buffalo Job Descriptions and Procedures

Training Requirements:

• New hire orientation,
• Incident and Accident Reporting Procedures,
• Hazard Communication,
• Entry Level Driver (if applicable),
• Respiratory and Fit Testing,
• Forktruck Classroom and Operation,
• Emergency Action Plan,
• Personal Protective Equipment,
• Fire Protection Plan,
• Process Safety Management,
• Walking-Working Surfaces,
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan,
• PVS Nolwood Buffalo Fleet Safety Policy & Driver Safety Manual,
• DEC Chemical Bulk Storage Requirements
• DOT Drum Inspection and Closure Procedures,
• DOT HazMat Employee HM-126F,
• Security Training,
• Specific Job Procedures from S&H 18.1 that may be included as part of an employee's job duties.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

All employees of PVS Nolwood Buffalo are expected to work safely, follow all procedures, and wear the proper PPE at all times on the job. PPE has been determined by the Safety Data Sheets, manufacturer recommendations, workplace hazard analysis and from personal exposure monitoring data. This PPE is provided by PVS Nolwood Buffalo and includes:

• Steel-toe work shoes,
• Safety glasses,
• Sleeved shirts,
• High visibility clothing

Additional PPE may be required based on the task or operation being performed. Refer to PVS Nolwood Buffalo's full PPE policy for specific requirements.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Matching

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Pay Rate: Dependent on experience; $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.