Route Sales and Service Driver

Company : Clean Harbors

Location : Elgin, IL, 60120

Posted Date : 17 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Driving

Occupation : Driver

Job Details

Safety-Kleen in Elgin, IL is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver. 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, 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
Offering $25/hr + OT + Route Equity + Perks
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
May visit 10-12 customer sites per day
Switch out 15- & 30-gallon drums of solutions
Service parts washer machines and clean out sediment from sinks
Up-sell at customer locations and generate new leads in the field
Service automotive repair, fleets, and manufacturing type businesses
Complete daily scheduled services, deliveries, and pick-ups in a timely manner
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
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Class B CDL
Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment
Basic computer and math skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

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.

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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