Does Safety-Kleen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Safety-Kleen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Safety-Kleen. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Safety-Kleen?

44% of Safety-Kleen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Safety-Kleen 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Safety-Kleen?

Account Manager (20) , Sales Representative (15) , Sales and Service Representative (9) , Territory Manager (8) , Route Driver (6) , Truck Driver (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , SSR - Support Services Representative (5) , Administrative (4) , Dispatcher (4) , Manager (4) , Branch Administrator (3) , Branch Manager (3) , Sales Associate (3) , Service Sales Representative (3)

What are the pros of working at Safety-Kleen according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good but not great" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good People but they hate to give promotions" ((in 12 reviews)); "Company vehicle gas card good benefits." ((in 12 reviews)); "Kleen has an excellent work/life balance for the most part." ((in 6 reviews)); "Good, knowledgeable people and good work environment." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Safety-Kleen according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Training." ((in 6 reviews)); "Managers don’t really get raises, so negotiate high." ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on call" ((in 3 reviews)); "They pay you for a 40 hour salary plus commission, but expect you to work 50+ hours every week." ((in 3 reviews)); "Safety Kleen has recently laid off 400 long term employees in the Richardson office, and moved all of those jobs to the Corporate office in Norwell, MA." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Safety-Kleen locations?

Richardson , Dallas , Elgin , East Chicago , Fort Worth , Nashville , Dolton , New York , Phoenix , Houston , Cranston , Fairless Hills , Chicago , Kansas City , Little Rock , Piney Flats , Millington , Los Angeles , Sacramento , Newark , Santa Barbara , Kenner , Metairie , Boynton Beach , Tampa , Boston , Marlborough , Norwell , Greer , Norcross

Safety-Kleen reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(221 total reviews)

Robert Craycraft.

44% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Safety-Kleen has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 221 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Safety-Kleen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

221 reviews

5.0

Apr 27, 2026

Great team and pay, but communication issues persist

Branch administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay, great team, benefits

Cons

Lack of communication from upper management, unexpected position eliminations.

3.0

Feb 13, 2026

Sales at Safety Kleen

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good bonuses for employees in sales

Cons

Trying to sell outdated tech (part washers) to companies that are dying out is unrealistic.

5.0

Feb 4, 2026

Best Paying corporate company

Regional hazmat tanker transport

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mr Kerwin is the best trainer 100% Good pay. Consistent work. Professional. Good training. Good equipment.

Cons

Driver Manager can make you non eligible for rehire for 2 failed roadside inspections. Drivers will lie to drivers managers about your truck having contraband.

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Jobs at Safety-Kleen

Route Salesperson - CDL Route Driver (Class A or B CDL + Hazmat endorsement REQUIRED)

Route Salesperson - CDL Route Driver (Class A or B CDL + Hazmat endorsement REQUIRED)

Route Driver Trainee (Safety-Kleen will provide CDL training)

Sales and Service Rep *Class B Sales Driver *$5K Sign on bonus

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