CDL B Driver

USA Waste and Recycling; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3000 sign‑on bonus

401 (K) and profit sharing plans

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

USA Waste and Recycling is seeking a CDL B Driver to operate heavy-duty trucks, ensuring the safe transport of waste and recyclable materials. This role offers a competitive salary and a sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have a valid CDL B license, a clean driving record, and at least one year of experience. Join a family-oriented company with excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the last 7 years.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles by Safety Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles.
• Immediately report unsafe situations to the Route Manager.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training programs.

Skills

Operating a vehicle requiring a CDL

Acceptable driving record

Grit, proactive and hardworking

Organizational skills

Education

Commercial Driver's License B (CDL) with air brake endorsement

Job description

CDL B Driver

Position Summary

The CDL-B Driver operates heavy-duty trucks with front, roll-off, or rear-end load lift attachments. Drivers are responsible for providing the pickup service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and, at times, require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick‑up stage area. The driver will transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when trucks reach legal road capacity. The Driver navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

Sign-On Bonus

USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign‑on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.

Why USA Waste & Recycling

• $3000 sign‑on bonus
• Additional bonus potential
• 401 (K), Roth, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans
• Competitive compensation
• Modern fleet with top technology
• New truck fleet every 5 years
• Excellent benefits package
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family‑owned company.

Your Role

• Operates vehicles by Safety Rules, Occupational and Safe Health Act (OSHA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre‑and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicles and document checks utilizing the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Immediately report all unsafe situations or service‑related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by the Company.
• Works closely with the Route Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
• Notifies the route manager of any incident, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repairs or replacement.
• Ensures the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on the service list.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer's location clean and debris‑free.
• Completes and submits customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed.
• Positions and returns containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, enclosure doors are closed and secured, and containers do not block drive entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes the end‑of‑day documentation and check process.
• Perform all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills

• 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
• Commercial Driver's License B (CDL) with an air brake endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Complete pre‑employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which includes previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.
• Grit, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• The environment is fast‑paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

This Position Features

• Family‑Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 75 pounds frequently.
• Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements rarely.
• Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS‑monitored vehicle.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Local travel.

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally‑protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally‑protected status.