Local Vacuum Route Driver - Class B CDL

Clean Harbors
Bristol, CT

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with manual labor and customer interaction, operating a vacuum truck in the environmental services industry in Bristol, CT.

Best fit for

  • Individuals with commercial driving experience and a willingness to engage in B2B sales and service
    — “Sell additional products and services into existing accounts”
  • Candidates who can manage a route and perform physical work in various weather conditions
    — “Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions”
  • Professionals with a strong background in customer service and the ability to collect and generate leads
    — “Generate / collect leads from customers for new products and services”

Things to consider

  • Must be able to obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements quickly after employment
    — “Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment”
  • Role involves significant physical labor and adherence to strict safety standards
    — “Manual labor on sites to completely fulfill customer needs”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with route management and B2B sales in your resume and interview responses
    — “Primary account ownership in assigned route”
  • Showcase your compliance with safety regulations and ability to follow procedures
    — “Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Manage a route and operate a Vacuum Truck
  • Generate leads from customers
  • Ensure customer satisfaction
Typical background
Experience in industrial waste managementClass B CDL driver

Skills & requirements

Required

Class B CDLHazmat And Tanker EndorsementsCustomer ServiceSales

Preferred

Route Driving ExperienceCommercial Driver Experience

Stack & domain

Class B CDLHazmat And Tanker EndorsementsManual LaborCustomer ServiceSalesRoute DrivingCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAttention To DetailLeadershipHealth And SafetyIndustrial ServicesEnvironmental Services

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Safety-Kleen in Bristol, CT 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. 

 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

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 employmentWork Schedule Requirements: Monday through Friday, with the ability and willingness to work Saturdays as neededUse of various mobile devicesWork indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions Perform physical functions per job requirementsSuccessfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by positionPer 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 experienceHazmat and Tanker endorsementPrevious Hazmat experiencePrevious route driving experience Operate a manual transmissionBusiness to business sales experienceStrong 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 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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