CDL Class A Driver
Location: Latham
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North
America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United
States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest
private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous
waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of
water, waste, and energy management services, including water and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees
working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com Job Description Position Purpose:
Responsible for safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous
materials from the customer site to the appropriate designated
sites using van trailers, straight trucks, flatbeds, tankers,
roll-off frames, or other waste carrying equipment. Ensures that
the condition of the material packaging meets the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) specifications, inspects manifests and
shipping paperwork for accuracy, and maintains current
transportation permits for all areas traveled. Abides by all
regulations set forth by DOT, EPA, state and local governments, and
VES-TS policies and procedures. Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer prior to
driving to ensure the safety and integrity of equipment going to
designated sites. Prior to transporting materials reviews shipment
records, manifests, container labeling, vehicle placards, and
integrity of loaded drums, roll-off boxes or bulk tankers. Driving
within the local market, ensures that DOT requirements such as load
weight limits, driver log books, Vehicle Inspection Records,
transportation permits, insurance cards, fuel trip reports, IFTA
fuel stickers, or other paperwork is up to date and valid. Consults
with customers pertaining to load conditions, drum counts or
paperwork inconsistencies to ensure that materials can be properly
transported to designated site(s). Notify immediate supervisor of
any moving violations and/or accidents in-route to and/or from
sites. Assist in the loading/unloading of materials at designated
sites utilizing appropriate equipment. Responsible for assisting
with housekeeping as required. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education / Experience / Background: High School
diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required Prior
commercial driving experience required Knowledge / Skills /
Abilities: Familiarity with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
regulations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and
non-hazardous materials Strong team player Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills Time management: the ability to organize
and manage multiple tasks Strong customer service orientation
Required Certification / Licenses / Training: Valid Class A
Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required Hazmat (H) endorsement
required 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred Additional Information
Targeted Hourly Pay range: Minimum of $28 to a maximum of $32
Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid
time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life
insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid
volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to
participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for
retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union
are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer: The
salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as
of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to
modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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