Class B Route Relief Driver

Clean Harbors
Lackawanna, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with hazardous waste management and commercial driving.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with commercial driving experience and a background in hazardous waste handling
    — “Commercial route driving experience (Class C or non-CDL)”
  • Individuals who can balance operational tasks with customer engagement and sales responsibilities
    — “Generates / collects leads from customers for new products and services”
  • Those who are committed to safety and regulatory compliance in a specialized industry
    — “Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices”

Things to consider

  • Must obtain a CDL B and Hazmat endorsement within a short timeframe after hiring
    — “Obtain a CDL B within 180 days of employment (company paid)”
  • Role requires physical capability to perform job-specific functions
    — “Perform physical functions per job requirements”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with hazardous waste compliance and customer service in your resume and interview
    — “Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage time and productivity while handling multiple tasks
    — “Ability to work independently while managing time and productivity”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • providing onsite service for parts washer machines
  • selling additional products and services
Typical background
driving experiencecustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

DrivingCustomer ServiceSalesDocumentationProblem-solving

Preferred

Route ManagementHazardous Waste Handling

Stack & domain

Communication

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Safety-Kleen in Lackawanna, NY is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B Trainee). This role will train to drive a Class B box truck to provide onsite service for parts washer machines, pick up containerized hazardous waste, and sell products/services in a defined route. 

 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: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, BOEComprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company matchOwn part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase PlanOpportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your careerCompany paid training and tuition reimbursement

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

Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner

Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions at customer locations

Completes all required documentation and labeling

Generates / collects leads from customers for new products and services

Sells additional products and services into existing accounts

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

Obtain a CDL B within 180 days of employment (company paid)

Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 30 days of CDL B

Ability to work independently while managing time and productivity

Basic computer and math skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving skills 

Perform physical functions per job requirements

Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong customer service skills

Commercial route driving experience (Class C or non-CDL)

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 ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

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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Source: Clean Harbors careers

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