Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel

Clean Harbors · Sioux Falls · $80,000–$90,000 (stated in the posting)

Safety-Kleen is seeking a Territory Class B Driver (Utility Driver) to provide primary route coverage for the assigned District as well as other Districts as needed to support vacation, sick time, and turnover.

This position will primarily operate Class B Box Trucks, with opportunities to operate Tanker/Vacuum Trucks and Lube Delivery Trucks as business needs require.

This is a high-travel position, averaging approximately three out of four weeks per month, with approximately one week per month supporting the employee's home branch. Travel assignments will generally take place during the workweek, with employees typically traveling to the assigned branch on Monday and returning home Friday. Depending on the distance to the assignment, Monday and/or Friday may include a combination of travel and route coverage.

Employees are not generally required to remain away from home over the weekend. When continuing an assignment the following week, employees may elect to remain in the area over the weekend, with eligible lodging and meal expenses covered by the Company.

This role is ideal for an experienced route driver who is self-sufficient, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in unfamiliar territories and customer routes. The Utility Driver will also play an important role in helping train and transition newly hired Sales & Service Representatives into their assigned routes.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Competitive Starting Pay; ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annual salary DOE)
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

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
Provide route coverage across the region for vacancies, vacations, sick time, turnover, and other operational needs
Primarily operate Class B Box Trucks, with the potential to operate Tanker/Vacuum Trucks and Lube Delivery Trucks as needed
Travel to and support multiple branch locations throughout the assigned region
Quickly learn unfamiliar routes, territories, customers, and branch operations
Work independently and make sound decisions in the field with limited day-to-day supervision
Assist with training newly hired Sales & Service Representatives and transitioning routes to permanent route employees
Serve as a knowledgeable resource to new employees on route procedures, customer expectations, safety standards, and Company processes
Operate commercial trucks and assist field laborers when needed in a team atmosphere where everyone helps
Load and unload trucks
Ensure customer satisfaction at time of service
Properly placard vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations
Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports
Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all Company environmental, health, and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis
By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Valid Class B CDL at time of hire
Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment
Ability and willingness to travel approximately three out of four weeks per month
Ability to independently manage changing routes, territories, and customer needs
Strong work ethic, dependability, and ability to take initiative
Ability to use various mobile devices
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous commercial route-driving experience
Previous Class B box-truck experience
Previous experience training, mentoring, or onboarding other drivers or employees
Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
Previous Hazmat experience
Vacuum truck experience
Ability to operate a manual transmission
Previous manual labor experience

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

Successful candidates will be comfortable stepping into routes and territories they may not have previously worked. This position requires someone who can take initiative, think on their feet, solve problems independently, and adapt quickly without requiring constant direction from branch management. Because Utility Drivers may provide coverage until a permanent Sales & Service Representative is hired, successful candidates should also be comfortable helping train and develop new employees before transitioning the route to them. New Utility Drivers should expect approximately six weeks of hands-on training with experienced Sales & Service Representatives before being fully independent in the role.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 166210
Category: Drivers
Posting Date: 2026-09-17
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Driver - Bulk
Locations: 2000 North Westport Avenue
Pay Range: 32500.00 - 86400.00 Annually

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