CDL B Commercial Front-Load Driver - Home Daily

Meridian Waste; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Paid on-the-job training

Uniforms and boots provided

Overtime

Local management

Job summary

Meridian Waste in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced CDL driver for a full-time, local, home-daily position. You will operate a front-load collection truck on assigned routes, perform inspections, and ensure safe, compliant service to commercial customers.

The role offers overtime, a regular schedule (50–60 hours/week), and a benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) with match. Training is provided, and a sign-on/retention bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes certification.
• Commercial driver with two or more years of experience preferred.
• Acceptable driving record and ability to meet DOT requirements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks.
• Ability to operate a front-load truck and use associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a front-load collection truck to service commercial dumpsters along an assigned route.
• Transport waste to landfills or transfer stations as required.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Back and maneuver in confined spaces at customer locations.
• Maintain route records and disposal documentation.
• Provide professional, courteous service to customers.

Skills

Safe driving

Education

Valid Class B CDL

Job description

Greenville, SC | $26–$30 per hour

Build your career with an experienced team that offers large-company stability with a local, small-company atmosphere.

Description

This is a full-time, local, home-daily CDL position with consistent hours and regular overtime. Drivers typically work 50–60 hours per week.

Benefits

• Health insurance—medical, dental, and vision plans available (employee contribution required).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Company-paid uniforms and work boots.
• Consistent, year-round work—rain or shine.
• Regular overtime—typically 50–60 hours per week.
• Local management team.

Sign-On / Retention Bonus – Up to $3,000

• $500 after 30 days.
• $1,000 after 90 days.
• $1,500 after one year.

Bonus payments are contingent on performance, attendance, safety, compliance with company policies, and continued employment in good standing. Meridian Waste may modify, withhold, or discontinue the bonus at management’s discretion.

Schedule

Normal start time is 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Monday through Friday. Overtime is a regular and expected part of this position, with drivers typically working 50–60 hours per week. Occasional Saturday work may be required.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a front-load collection truck to service commercial dumpsters along an assigned route.
• Transport collected waste to landfills, transfer stations, and other designated disposal facilities.
• Operate front-load lifting equipment, hydraulic controls, and compaction equipment.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment or safety concerns.
• Evaluate service locations for safe access, clearance, overhead power lines, pedestrians, parked vehicles, and other hazards, including during nighttime operations.
• Inspect containers for overloading, prohibited materials, damage, or other unsafe conditions.
• Safely back and maneuver at customer locations, disposal facilities, and other confined or congested areas.
• Follow route and dispatch instructions and communicate service issues, delays, blocked containers, or unsafe conditions.
• Complete required route records, inspection reports, and disposal documentation.
• Keep the truck and service areas clean, including safely cleaning up accidental spills.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers.
• Work outdoors in normal rain, heat, cold, and other weather conditions. Drivers are not expected to operate when weather or site conditions make the work unsafe.

If you’re an experienced commercial driver looking for steady, local work with regular overtime and the ability to be home every day, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL or higher and qualified to operate commercial vehicles equipped with air brakes.
• Commercial heavy-truck driving experience required; two or more years preferred.
• Front-load experience is not required—training will be provided.
• Acceptable driving record and ability to meet applicable DOT driver requirements.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check consistent with the requirements of the position.
• Ability to safely operate and maneuver a large commercial vehicle in congested areas and at confined customer locations.
• Ability to read and understand route instructions, safety instructions, maps/GPS directions, and customer information.
• Ability to complete required electronic and written documentation.
• Ability to repeatedly enter and exit the truck and perform inspections and physical tasks associated with servicing containers.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work overnight hours, regular overtime, and occasional Saturdays.
• Ability to work independently, use good judgment, and recognize unsafe conditions.