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Class B Route Driver - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.16 - $32.88
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid training
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive health benefits

Job Description

Safety-Kleen in Garden City, GA is a vital part of Clean Harbors, the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across North America. Safety-Kleen specializes in offering sustainable solutions such as parts washer machine servicing and hazardous waste collection. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, Safety-Kleen operates within the wider Clean Harbors network, known for its innovative approaches to solving complex environmental challenges. As a subsidiary of Clean Harbors, the company serves industries nationwide including automotive repair shops, manufacturing plants, and fleet services, ensuring that waste management and environmental standards are met with utmost priority and efficiency.

The Sales and Service Route Driver role at Safety-Kleen offers a dynamic and critical position responsible for navigating a defined route in Garden City, GA, delivering exceptional service to customers. This full-time role involves driving a Class B box truck to perform onsite service for parts washer machines, picking up containerized hazardous waste, and selling products and services directly to customers. The position comes with an attractive pay rate of $23.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience. Additionally, the role features a $3,000 sign-on bonus, distributed throughout the first year of employment, recognizing the valuable contribution the employee will make to the company.

The role demands a candidate who prioritizes safety, compliance, and customer service. Serving roughly 10-12 customer sites per day, the driver will engage hands-on in switching out 15- to 30-gallon drums of solutions and servicing parts washer machines by cleaning sediment from sinks and ensuring proper operation. The Sales and Service Route Driver will also actively up-sell products and generate new leads, contributing to the company’s growth and sustainability mission. Candidate engagement will include working closely with automotive repair services, fleets, and manufacturing businesses to complete scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups efficiently and safely.

Safety and environmental adherence are paramount at Safety-Kleen, echoing Clean Harbors’ commitment to health and safety every single day. Drivers must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and OSHA respiratory protection standards. The role also offers comprehensive health benefits after just 30 days of full-time employment, a 401(k) plan with company matching, employee stock purchase opportunities, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and a clear pathway for career growth. These benefits underscore Safety-Kleen's dedication to not only protecting the environment but also fostering a supportive and rewarding work culture.

The Sales and Service Route Driver position is ideal for individuals who are safety-conscious, customer-focused, and capable of managing physical job demands. The job requires obtaining Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days, alongside maintaining basic computer and math skills and demonstrating great communication to interact with clients successfully. Clean Harbors and Safety-Kleen emphasize being military and veteran-friendly and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities, showcasing an inclusive work environment.

Overall, this opportunity is perfect for motivated professionals seeking to contribute to environmental sustainability while enjoying competitive wages, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates will become integral to maintaining Clean Harbors’ status as an industry leader by ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient service delivery along their routes. Join Safety-Kleen and be part of an organization where health, safety, and environmental stewardship shape every day’s work and employee commitment to excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Class B CDL
  • Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
  • Basic computer and math skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • 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 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards

Job Qualifications

  • Class B CDL
  • Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
  • Basic computer and math skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • 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 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards

Job Duties

  • 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
  • Switch out 15- and 30-gallon drums of solutions
  • Service parts washer machines and clean out sediment from sinks
  • Up-sell at customer locations and generate new leads in the field
  • Service automotive repair, fleets, and manufacturing type businesses
  • Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pick-ups in a timely manner
  • 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
  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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