Regional Driver - Military Veterans

at Veolia North America

Beaumont, Texas

Job Description Company Description

Veolia is the world's leading environmental services company with ~179,000 employees globally and a 160-year history. We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for cities, governments, campuses, businesses, and industries.

Job Description

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
    • 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, B, or C Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required
    • Hazmat (H) endorsement required
    • 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred
    Additional Information

    About Veolia:

    Veolia offers the most complete range of environmental solutions to meet the challenges of cities, governments, campuses, businesses and industries. Our network of talent and hands-on know-how is unique and unrivaled.

    We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for more than 550 communities and more than 30,000 businesses, campuses and organizations throughout North America.

    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.

    As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

    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.

    Beaumont, Texas

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    Veolia North America

    Veolia North America helps customers address environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. We know our planet’s natural resources are limited and demands are increasing. Our mission is to resource the world. Helping develop access to resources — while preserving and replenishing those resources — is what we do at Veolia. Our commitment to resourcing the world means: • Considering waste as a treasure and something to value. • Treating water to make it drinkable or usable. • Developing energy services that reconcile energy and environmental performance. For more information about Veolia North America, visit us at www.veolianorthamerica.com. For specific information about Veolia North America in Canada, visit us at www.veolia.ca

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