CDL-B Driver

Ecowaste Solutions; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

HSA option

Dental and vision coverage

Company-paid basic life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Safety incentives

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions in Joplin, MO seeks a CDL Class B Truck Driver to operate a waste hauling truck for residential and commercial pickups within about 150 miles of home. You will perform pre-trip inspections, follow safety rules, and report any issues while delivering reliable service on a daily route.

This role features home daily hours, typically 10–12 per shift, competitive pay with incentive opportunities, health plans, life insurance, retirement match, PTO, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL A or B.
• Minimum 1 year verifiable Class B driving experience.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a waste hauling truck within approximately 150 miles of home.
• Completes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Complies with truck driving rules and company policies.
• Maneuvers trucks for loading/unloading.
• Lifts and deposits waste into a compactor.
• Inspects vehicles for mechanical/safety issues and reports maintenance needs.
• Reports defects, accidents, or violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A or B

1 year Class B driving

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ecowaste Solutions is one of the fastest-growing companies in the waste management industry, delivering essential services that keep communities and businesses running no matter what the economy is doing. We take pride in the hands-on work our team does every day, and as we continue to expand across our markets, we're looking for driven, safety-minded people who want to grow with us.

As a CDL Class B Truck Driver, you will operate a waste hauling truck to provide residential trash and recycling pickup. You will lift and carry residential and/or commercial waste and deposit it into a compactor throughout your route. The ideal candidate stays attentive to safety, reports any defects, accidents, or violations, and inspects vehicles for mechanical and safety issues along the way. If you're happiest out on the road instead of behind a desk, this role is built for you.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a waste hauling truck within approximately 150 miles of home.
• Completes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Complies with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, break periods, etc.) as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Lifts and carries residential waste and deposits it into a compactor.
• Inspects vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and reports preventative maintenance needs to the management team.
• Reports any defects, accidents, or violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable Class B driving experience required.
• CDL Class A or B required.
• No more than one moving violation on MVR within the last 3 years.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly operates a commercial vehicle within approximately 150 miles of home.
• Frequently lifts and carries residential waste and deposits it into a compactor throughout the shift.
• Regular entering, exiting, and maneuvering of the truck for loading and unloading.
• Work is performed on the road in varying weather conditions.
• Schedule is home daily, Monday through Friday, with shifts typically running 10-12 hours; additional hours may be needed based on business needs.

Pay and Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Retirement plan with a company match up to 5%.
• Safety and retention incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Access to employee discounts through LifeMart.

Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, the opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements associated with this position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.