CDL B Technician - Trainee

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace ®. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth? 

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer: 

• Health benefits available Day 1 
• 401k available Day 1 
• 10+ paid holidays/year 
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification 
• Overtime opportunities 
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles 

As Driver Trainee, you will start by accompanying a Driver on customer collection routes .You would be eligible to obtain a CDL. You’ll also be thoroughly trained to handle hazardous materials safely and compliantly. As Trainee, you’ll video record the destruction process of DEA controlled substances and upload these videos into our system. You’ll assist the Driver in loading containers and supplies for daily service stops, complete required paperwork, and you may assist in maintaining inventory and storage. You may need to drive a non-DOT regulated vehicle to customer sites to witness the collection process on occasion.

This is a great entry point into our company and the world of environmental services. Working closely with a highly skilled team.

We have a strong legacy of providing training and development opportunities leading to internal advancement. Start your career here!

This position requires up to 75% overnight travel, depending upon the assigned route. The selected candidate must be at least 18 years of age by law, and pass a DEA background check, physical, and drug screen.

To qualify, you must have a high school diploma or GED.

Our ideal candidate will be fluent in English (verbal and written). Previous experience working with hazardous materials and a knowledge of OSHA regulations would be ideal. Candidates must be willing and able to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including eye protection, foot protection, Tyvek coveralls, respirator, etc., and follow all safety policies and procedures.

If you’re looking for more than a job and have the basic qualifications, apply today!

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching. 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.