Entry Level Route Driver Trainee

Delta, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 28, 2026
1 position

$24–$27 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Route Driver Trainee will learn to safely transport hazardous and regulated waste while supporting daily warehouse operations and inventory management. They are responsible for maintaining accurate logs, operating material-handling equipment, and ensuring compliance with Transport Canada and TDG regulations.

Job details

Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking an Entry Level Route Driver Trainee to join their safety conscious team in Delta, BC! This role begins with learning our business operations, company policies, and safety procedures. The goal will be to progress into a Route Driver that safely transports hazardous and regulated waste between customer sites, company facilities, and approved disposal locations in compliance with Transport Canada and TDG regulations. Why work for Clean Harbors/ Safety-Kleen? * Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5! * Competitive wages: $24-$27/hr. (based on experience level) + overtime opportunities. * Comprehensive health benefit coverage after 30 days of full-time employment. * Group RRSP with company matching component. * Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement. * Positive and safe work environments. * Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career. RESPONSIBILITIES * Support daily operations and eventually provide vacation/absence coverage for internal Safety-Kleen route drivers (SSR/VSSR). * Learn and apply safe transportation practices for hazardous waste in compliance with Transport Canada and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations. * Assist with the proper loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including correct drum segregation, securement, and placement. * Monitor load weights and ensure proper and efficient utilization of company vehicles and equipment. * Transfer materials, equipment, kits, and supplies to support efficient material flow throughout production and assembly areas. * Deliver materials to assembly workstations, maintain bench stock, and move completed assemblies and jobs between work areas and cost centers. * Identify and transfer required parts and materials to address shortages and support timely completion of assemblies. * Verify and maintain inventory records, stock logs, shortage reports, and other required documentation. * Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet handlers, skids, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment. * Learn and follow proper vehicle placarding requirements in accordance with company policies, Transport Canada regulations, and TDG requirements. * Maintain accurate daily logs, worksheets, timecards, expense reports, dispatch and trip reports, and vehicle inspection documentation. * Follow all company safety procedures and regulatory requirements while handling, transporting, and storing materials and waste. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS * Valid Class 5 license and reliable transportation required; Class 3 license is considered a strong asset. * Clean Driving record. * Previous industrial warehouse and inventory experience required. * Forklift operating experience highly preferred. * Strong communication and relationship building skills to assist customers. * Vacuum truck operating experience considered a strong asset. * Experience in the hazardous waste or environmental services industry is an asset. * Comfortable working in a physically demanding role that also includes sales responsibilities. * Strong computer skills and proficiency with basic software applications required. Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year. Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK ™ Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.safety-kleen.com/careers We thank all those interested in joining the Safety-Kleen team; however, only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role. Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is a Military & Veteran friendly company. Clean Harbors welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #SK

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record and previous industrial warehouse experience. Proficiency in basic computer applications and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks are also required.