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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.
Job Responsibility
Safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials from the customer site to the appropriate designated sites
Ensure that the condition of the material packaging meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications
Inspect manifests and shipping paperwork for accuracy
Maintain current transportation permits for all areas traveled
Abide by all regulations set forth by DOT, EPA, state and local governments, and VES-TS policies and procedures
Perform daily inspections of vehicle and/or trailer prior to driving
Review shipment records, manifests, container labeling, vehicle placards, and integrity of loaded drums, roll-off boxes or bulk tankers prior to transporting materials
Ensure 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
Consult with customers pertaining to load conditions, drum counts or paperwork inconsistencies
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
Assist with housekeeping as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
Prior commercial driving experience required
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
Valid Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required
Hazmat (H) endorsement required
40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred
Due to safety regulations requiring respiratory protection (PPE), must be clean-shaven