CDL Driver

BATES TRUCKING CO INC; Bladensburg (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and life after

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Great Team Environment

Career opportunities

Job summary

Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, Inc. is seeking professional CDL drivers to operate rear‑load trash trucks on scheduled routes. Safety is a priority, and drivers will service customers on the route, read route sheets, and perform basic vehicle inspections.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Starting pay is $225–$235 per day, with full-time employment and benefits offered after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a rear load commercial driver.
• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

Responsibilities

• Operate garbage truck on assigned routes and collect solid waste.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle and safety equipment.
• Read and follow route sheets and service customers as directed.
• Communicate courteously with customers and coworkers.
• Work a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday as needed.

Skills

Rear load driving

Route sheet reading

Vehicle inspection

Safety conscious

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

4305 48th Street
Bladensburg, MD 20710

Category CDL Driver

Description

For more than 60 years, Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, Inc. has had a mission to protect the environment of our neighborhoods and businesses by providing efficient and safe trash and garbage disposal, as well as a full complement of environmentally friendly recycling services.

Position Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prior experience as a rear load commercial driver
• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed,

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

• Light to moderate physical activity.driving waste vehichle; leads and crew and is responsible for overall safety of crew.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental , Vision and life Insurance Benefits after 90 days
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• 401(k)
• Great Team Environment
• Great Career Opportunities with a growing company

Pay Rate: Starting pay $225-235per day based on experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position CDL Driver

Location Dechets

About the Organization

For more than 60 years, Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, Inc. has had a mission to protect the environment of our neighborhoods and businesses by providing efficient and safe trash and garbage disposal, as well as a full complement of environmentally friendly recycling services.

We are seeking professional and courteous CDL drivers who place safety first in their job.

This position is currently accepting applications.