CDL Class A Driver req Hazmat, Tanker Endorsement, and 10 spd Transmission Experience

Job Description

The Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of very few hazardous but mostly non-hazardous waste throughout the northeast United States, from the generator facility to the end disposal facility. This position is an integral part of K-VAC’s belief in providing unequaled service excellence due to the daily interaction with the company’s customers requiring unparalleled customer service and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate all equipment, including but not limited to, box trailers, tank trailers, and roll-off trailers
• Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state and local regulations
• Comply with all DOT regulations and company policies and procedures
• Properly load, label, and secure all waste containers; and ensuring containers are in the appropriate condition for shipment
• Complete all paperwork such as VIRs, logs, manifests, and work orders, in a timely, legible manner confirming accuracy
• Maintain frequent communication with operations staff alerting them to site concerns, and potential delays
• Provide excellent customer service
• Ability to travel
• Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work sitting or standing for prolonged or continuous periods of time; frequently reaching with higher mobility from floor to waste level; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to crouch, crawl, kneel, climb and balance; and will frequently use equipment such as drum carts and pallet jacks, to load waste containers onto trucks. Must understand and be able to implement safe and efficient freight handling and lifting procedures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions. In the course of working with various levels of managers, supervisors, and employees, the individual may encounter aggressive or unpredicted behavior.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in loading and unloading trailer
• Complete all paperwork and forms as required by company policies and DOT regulations
• Drive a CMV up to legal limits allowed (as regulated by DOT) and may require weekend work.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the truck including pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Communicate professionally with customers and report any customer issues / complaints to appropriate internal contacts
• Ensure truck cab and body are clean
• Maintain compliance with all applicable company and governmental regulations
• JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to get in and out of the truck repeatedly throughout the workday
• Valid Class A CDL with airbrakes endorsement
• Two (3) years of experience within the past two (3) years in a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) with a GVWR of over 26,001 pounds
• Experience with hydraulic systems
• Experience with a manual transmission
• Must be 25 years of age or older (per DOT requirements)
• Must be able to read and write English (per DOT requirements)
• Successfully pass pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, motor vehicle records check, DOT physical and human performance examination
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Job Type: Full-time Required education:

• High school or equivalent
• Required experience:
• Valid Class A CDL: 1 year

Required license or certification:

• Class A CDL Drivers License

Qualification Questions
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• How many years of Driving experience do you have?
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Application Question(s):

• Age 25 or older and a minimum of 3 years of recent Class A CDL driving experience
• 10-Speed Manual Experience Required

Work Location: In person