Lead Utility Driver
Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Hamden
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
$5,000 Sign on Bonus Safety-Kleen New Haven, CT is looking for a
Utility Driver/Driver Lead to join their team! The Utility Driver
provides primary route coverage for the assigned district as well
as other districts as needed to support vacation, sick time, and
turnover. Why work for Safety-Kleen ? Health and Safety is our 1
priority, and we live it 3-6-5! Competitive wages; $29-$32 an hour
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time
employment Group 401K with company matching component. Own part of
the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan 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 Key
Responsibilities: Ensures Health and Safety is the number one
priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and
processes and acting in a safe manner at all times. Provide safe.
friendly, on time, quality customer service. Will be responsible
for picking up waste oil at customer locations driving a Class B
Tanker Truck, Box Trucks and or Lube Delivery Truck. Will be
responsible for mentoring and training other drivers. Prepare waste
loads for shipment to Oil Terminals. Will serve as backup driver to
cover routes when needed. Ensure waste / oil is stored in safe and
proper manner. Visit and service 8 customers per day.
QUALIFICATIONS What does it take to work for Safety-Kleen ? Class B
CDL required. Class A CDL Strongly Preferred. Tanker endorsement
required. Hazmat endorsement preferred. Ability to drive Class B
manual and automatic vehicles. Ability to travel up to 85% of the
time. Ability to train and mentor on job responsibilities. Previous
route service driving experience in a tank truck preferred.
Dispatch experience preferred. Must have excellent Safety record.
Strong communication skills, work ethic, and attention to detail
required . Safety-Kleen , 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.™
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 and its subsidiaries are 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. *SK LI-DP2
Keywords: Clean Harbors, Stamford , Lead Utility Driver, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Hamden, Connecticut
