Class B CDL Driver - Medical Waste Transportation

Starting Pay: $24.00–$26.00 per hour + overtime
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 6:00 AM start, 10-hour workdays
Job Type: Full-Time

Clean Harbors in La Porte, TX is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to join our safety-conscious team supporting healthcare waste transportation operations in the Houston area.

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe collection, loading, transportation, and delivery of medical and regulated waste from healthcare facilities to designated disposal or processing locations. This is a hands-on driving position that combines commercial vehicle operation with physical waste-handling responsibilities.

We are looking for dependable, safety-minded drivers who take pride in their work, are comfortable performing physical duties, and want to grow with a leading environmental services company.

 

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors? 

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth 
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Safely operate Class B commercial vehicles to transport medical, regulated, and other approved waste materials.
• Perform scheduled waste pickups at healthcare facilities throughout the assigned service area.
• Load, unload, secure, and transport medical waste containers, including red tubs, totes, carts, and other approved containers.
• Ensure waste materials are properly packaged, labeled, segregated, and secured for transportation.
• Follow all applicable DOT, HAZMAT, and company safety regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely.
• Maintain accurate transportation paperwork, manifests, daily logs, and vehicle inspection reports.
• Ensure proper vehicle placarding when required.
• Communicate with dispatch, site personnel, and management regarding routes, pickups, and operational needs.
• Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
• Assist with additional transportation and waste management responsibilities as needed.
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications :

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Hazmat endorsement strongly preferred; qualified candidates without the endorsement may be considered.
• Tanker endorsement preferred but not required at the time of hire.
• CDL holders with automatic transmission restrictions are welcome to apply.
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with company standards.
• Previous commercial driving experience required; healthcare or waste transportation experience is a plus.
• Ability to safely load, unload, push, pull, and handle waste containers throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations, vehicle inspections, and commercial driving safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable interacting professionally with healthcare personnel and customers.
• Willingness to complete required safety and regulatory training.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Show email or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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