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Sales Route Driver roles typically fall outside H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, since the position doesn't mandate a specific bachelor's degree. A small number of employers have filed H-1B LCAs for distribution and route management roles where logistics oversight responsibilities push the role into qualifying territory.
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Safety-Kleen in Lackawanna, 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.
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: $21.00-$25.00 per hour, BOE.*
* 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.
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.
BASIC 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.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Safety-Kleen in Lackawanna, 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.
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: $21.00-$25.00 per hour, BOE.*
* 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.
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.
BASIC 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.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Route Driver
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Sales Route Driver and document which duties require a specific bachelor's degree field. USCIS denies H-1B petitions when job duties don't require a degree in a directly related discipline, so your offer letter needs to reflect degree-tied responsibilities.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for route driver or distribution management roles. Employers with an LCA filing record have already cleared DOL certification for that occupation, which signals an established H-1B sponsorship process.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your specific county and job zone before negotiations start. Your employer's LCA must certify a salary at or above that wage level, and mismatches are a common reason petitions stall after filing.
Clarify E-Verify enrollment with your employer
Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer. Employers who aren't enrolled can't satisfy USCIS work authorization verification requirements, and enrollment gaps discovered after filing create costly delays in your H-1B timeline.
Document logistics-specific degree alignment
If your degree is in supply chain management, business logistics, or a related field, prepare a written analysis mapping your coursework to the route management duties in your job description. This documentation becomes part of the I-129 petition and directly addresses the specialty occupation threshold.
File I-129 with premium processing if timeline is tight
Standard H-1B processing can run several months. If your current status has fewer than six months remaining, ask your employer to file Form I-129 with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days and you avoid a gap in authorized employment.
H-1B Visa Sales Route Driver: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Route Driver role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most Sales Route Driver positions don't meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the role doesn't typically require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Exceptions exist when the employer structures the role around logistics management, account analysis, or supply chain oversight and the job description explicitly requires a degree in a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the job title.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for distribution and route driver roles?
A narrow set of employers in food distribution, beverage logistics, and consumer goods have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for route and territory management positions where the responsibilities extend beyond physical delivery into account management and data analysis. Migrate Mate filters employers by LCA filing history so you can identify which companies have actually sponsored roles in this occupation rather than relying on general employer reputation.
What job duties make a Sales Route Driver position H-1B eligible?
USCIS looks for duties that require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, typically tied to a specific degree field. For route driver roles, this means duties like territory revenue analysis, customer account forecasting, or logistics systems management that require a degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Physical delivery duties alone don't clear the specialty occupation threshold.
Can my employer sponsor me if they haven't filed H-1B petitions before?
Yes, but the process takes longer because the employer must first register with USCIS, obtain an Employer Identification Number, and complete DOL Labor Condition Application certification before filing the I-129 petition. First-time sponsors often underestimate the timeline, so build at least three to four months of runway into your start date planning, and confirm the employer is willing to go through each step before you accept an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one route driver employer to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start with a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your original petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new employer must file before your current status expires, and the new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation under the same degree-tied standard that applied to your original petition.