Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel
About this role
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
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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel role at Clean Harbors?
The listed salary for this Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel position at Clean Harbors is USD 80K–90K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel position at Clean Harbors located?
This Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel role at Clean Harbors is based in Fargo, ND, United States, Omaha, NE, United States, Sioux Falls, SD, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel role at Clean Harbors full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel role at Clean Harbors.
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When was the Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel job at Clean Harbors posted?
This Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel position at Clean Harbors was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Traveling Class B CDL Route Driver - 75% Travel
Clean Harbors · 💰 USD 80K–90K
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