Local Class B Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Safety-Kleen in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Class B Vacuum Truck Route Driver (Vacuum Sales and Service Representative) to manage a route and operate a Vacuum Truck to pick up industrial waste from customers such as automotive repair shops and quick oil change businesses and transport to disposal sites.

This position requires attendance at a 5-day, in-person Safety Kleen Academy in Elgin, IL as part of your onboarding and training. Attendance is mandatory. Safety Kleen provides airfare, hotel accommodations, transportation to/from the Academy, breakfast and lunch, and a $38 nightly per diem. Academy training is paid at your normal rate. Candidates must be able to travel and attend the full 5-day Academy to be eligible for this position

Safety-Kleen , a subsidiary of 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.
• Recruiting Pay range 24-26hr.
• 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.

Key Requirements:

• 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.
• May visit 10-12 customer sites per day.
• Manual labor on sites to completely fulfill customer needs.
• Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner.
• Complete all required documentation and labeling.
• Generate / collect leads from customers for new products and services.
• Sell additional products and services into existing accounts.
• Actively prospect for new accounts in assigned route.
• Primary account ownership in assigned route.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service.
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements.
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Class B CDL.
• Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Use of various mobile devices.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver experience.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement.
• Previous Hazmat experience.
• Previous route driving experience.
• Operate a manual transmission.
• Business to business sales experience.
• Strong customer service background.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

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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