Driver Class B Trainee

Company : Clean Harbors

Location : East Syracuse, NY, 13057

Posted Date : 4 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Driving

Occupation : Driver

Job Details

Safety-Kleen in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B Trainee). This role will train to drive a Class B box truck to provide onsite service for parts washer machines, pick up containerized hazardous waste, and sell products/services in a defined route. Safety-Kleen will pay for you to obtain your CDL.

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of 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
Recruiting Pay range $23.00- $24.50
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

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
Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pickups in a timely manner
Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions at customer locations
Completes all required documentation and labeling
Generates / collects leads from customers for new products and services
Sells additional products and services into existing accounts
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Obtain a CDL B within 180 days of employment (company paid)
Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 30 days of CDL B
Ability to work independently while managing time and productivity
Basic computer and math skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving skills
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong customer service skills
Commercial route driving experience (Class C or non-CDL)

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.

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