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CDL A Driver II

Covanta, Piacenza, WI, United States


About the role
The CDL A Driver II is responsible for the safe transportation of hazardous and nonhazardous bulk liquid waste between Reworld facilities and customer sites, primarily operating out of the Winneconne facility. This role is primarily local and home daily, with occasional regional or overnight runs as needed. Drivers will operate a variety of manual transmission equipment including tankers, tractor trailers, roll off trucks, box trucks, and quad axle straight trucks. The position involves hands‑on physical work and requires a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational reliability.

Primary Responsibilities

Safely operate commercial vehicles to transport hazardous and nonhazardous bulk liquid loads in accordance with DOT regulations, company policies, and scheduled customer requirements.

Operate tanker and related equipment to load, unload, and transport bulk liquid materials at customer sites and Reworld facilities.

Perform thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections on assigned vehicles and equipment and report any mechanical or safety concerns.

Complete local routes primarily home daily, with potential for occasional overnight or out‑of‑state runs as business needs require.

Additional Responsibilities

Complete all required administrative paperwork including manifests, bills of lading, hazardous waste documentation, logs, delivery receipts, and inspection reports.

Ensure proper placarding of vehicles and loads in compliance with DOT and hazmat regulations.

Maintain clear and professional communication with dispatch, customers, and facility personnel regarding routing, delays, and job status.

Perform physical job duties including handling hoses, connecting and disconnecting equipment, and other manual labor associated with tanker operations.

Operate equipment safely in varying weather conditions and customer site environments.

Follow written and verbal route instructions and adapt to changing customer or operational needs.

Complete additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older due to interstate travel and federal regulations.

Valid CDL Class A required.

Tanker endorsement required; Hazmat endorsement preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of commercial driving experience, including tanker or bulk liquid hauling.

Experience operating manual transmission vehicles required.

Acceptable driving record and ability to meet DOT and company compliance standards.

Willingness to perform physical labor including hose handling and manual tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Hazmat endorsement strongly preferred.

Prior experience hauling hazardous or nonhazardous bulk liquids.

Schedule and Work Environment

Primarily local, home‑daily routes out of the Winneconne facility.

Typical schedule consists of 8 to 10‑hour days, averaging 45 to 50 hours per week.

Start times typically around 5:00 AM, with flexibility based on customer requirements.

Occasional overnight or regional runs may be required, with per diem provided.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Visual and hearing ability sufficient to operate commercial vehicles safely.

Benefits
In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

Pay Transparency
Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $47,400.00 – $63,100.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

Our DEI Commitment
Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquiries, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.

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