CDL Driver

Adams Sanitation; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste disposal company in Milton, Florida, seeks a CDL truck driver to collect refuse and recyclables. The role involves supporting operations with a strong emphasis on customer service and safety. Candidates should have 1-2 years of large truck driving experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be prepared to work in various outdoor conditions. The company values team-oriented and motivated individuals eager to contribute to their community.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in large truck driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive CDL truck to collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials.
• Support company operations focusing on customer service and safety.
• Inspect the truck prior to routes to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Drive according to established routes and safety protocols.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Job description

Adams Sanitation is a fast‑growing waste hauler serving residents and businesses in Northwest Florida providing a full range of waste and recycling collection and disposal services. At Adams, safely exceeding customer expectations while supporting the communities that we serve is what drives us every day. Our fast‑growth and team focused environment makes us a great place to work for dynamic, self‑motivated people.

Job Purpose

• Drive CDL truck on route to collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials.

Tasks

• Supports company operations by focusing on customer service and safety. Reports directly to the Field Supervisor. Refer to Organizational Chart.
• Acts as the “boots on the ground” image of the company. Remembers the customer is always watching. We are a customer service company first, then a garbage collection company.
• Works closely with other drivers and the Field Supervisor to provide support when needed on other routes in order to successfully meet customer expectations and timely route completion.
• Inspects the truck prior to beginning the daily routes to ensure safe operating conditions. Signs off on the daily check and provides to the Mechanics.
• Refuels the truck before the route begins and as needed throughout the day.
• Timely reports any truck issues to the Mechanic and route/customer issues to the Field Supervisor and Customer Service Supervisor as appropriate. Immediately reports accidents (company property, customer property or bodily injury) to the Director of Operations.
• Follows all safety protocol while completing route.
• Drives trucks following all rules of the road and route safety along established routes (in order as per route sheet) and to disposal sites.
• Operates compressing equipment safely and per protocol. Safely disposes of garbage at designated transfer stations.
• Updates customer account data after each stop on the provided tablet.
• When a jumper is not available, operates truck in addition to tipping the carts.
• Keeps informed of road and weather conditions; works with Field Supervisor to determine how routes will be affected. Maintains flexibility.
• Other duties as reasonably expected in the waste industry as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• To be able to sit for long hours.
• To stoop and bend with ease.
• To be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• To be able to step up into a truck repeatedly.
• To work in an environment that often smells musty, putrid, or rancid.
• To potentially work in an environment that has seasonally high heat or low temperatures due to being outdoors.
• To potentially work in an environment that has wet or humid conditions due to being outdoors.
• To work near moving mechanical parts.

Qualifications

Years of Experience 1-2 years large truck driving

Education High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent