Driver OTR
Location: Livonia
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North
America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United
States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest
private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous
waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of
water, waste, and energy management services, including water and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees
working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com Job Description Job requires 1-2 nights
per week overnight. 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.
Primary Duties /Responsibilities: Perform daily inspections of
vehicle and/or trailer prior to driving to ensure 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 Education / Experience / Background: High School
diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required Prior
commercial driving experience required Knowledge / Skills /
Abilities: 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
Required Certification / Licenses / Training: Valid Class A
Commercial Driving License (CDL) as required Hazmat (H) endorsement
required 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid
time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life
insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid
volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to
participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for
retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union
are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 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. Disclaimer: The
salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as
of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to
modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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