CDL Driver Apprentice

UNAVAILABLE

Arlington (VT)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounted Stock Program

401K

Boot & Clothing Allowance

Safety Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste is hiring a Driver Apprentice to obtain a CDL, complete required training, and operate commercial vehicles for customer service in Rutland, VT. Company covers training costs and offers onboarding with a culture of growth.

Starting at $23 per hour, the role includes Career Pathways advancement, merit increases, and safety bonus incentives as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective listening and problem-solving skills.
Dedication to providing excellent customer service.
Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Hold a state issued CDL Driver’s Class B permit with air brake endorsement or able to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre/post trip inspections and ensure safety equipment is operational.
Operate rear load/front load/side load/roll-off trucks along routes and at sites.
Provide courteous, timely service and maintain positive customer relations.
Complete end-of-day documentation and route paperwork accurately.
Attend training programs and communicate with Dispatch on issues or safety concerns.
Assist driver with backing maneuvers and support training activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Listening

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B permit with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

The CDL Driver Apprentice will obtain a Commercial Driving Permit and complete the Federally required CDL instruction and training to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle providing service to customers in their respective Line of Business (LOB) while working alongside a knowledgeable Casella Waste Driver Trainer. The incumbent will continue in the apprentice role until all training requirements are completed and they have passed the CDL licensing exam and road test.

Are you ready to begin your career as a Casella Driver and commit to the successful completion of a CDL program? Casella will cover all costs associated with the training program and provide you an onboarding and cultural experience at our Home Office in Rutland, VT, where the company was founded in 1975!

Drivers at Casella participate in a Career PathwaysProgram that offers exceptional Advancement Opportunity, Regular Merit Increases, and Safety Bonus Incentives.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $23 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

Performs pre/post trip inspections of assigned vehicle in accordance with Casella safety standards as well as state and federal regulations; ensures all safety equipment and devices are operational and secured properly in vehicle; maintains appearance of truck in accordance with company standards.
Performs and exhibits dedication to safe operation of roll rear load, front load, side load, roll off trucks on streets, highways, customer sites, and construction sites.
Provides a distinguishably different level of service through courteous interactions with all customers and provides service in a timely manner; exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
Follows route assignments and completes end of day documentation; completes all assigned company and federally mandated paperwork accurately.
Completes assigned route sheet for one Line of Business (LOB); empties all receptacles, places bins serviced at any location back where they were picked up in the upright position and cleans area around accidental waste spills.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs and meetings as required by Casella or Manager.
Notifies Dispatch immediately of any customer requests, service interruptions, incidents, accidents, property damage, or unsafe situations.
Always exhibits an ability to be observant and aware of surroundings and is mindful of all laborers on the truck and demonstrates an ability to use problem solving skills.
Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Career Path Definitions & Distinctions

Apprentice: Completes training for Helper safety (Rear Load Residential), customer service training and required training to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle while providing service to customers in their line of business. Obtains CDL Permit. Class I Driver: Demonstrates the ability to complete assigned route sheet for 1 Line of Business as well as ability to complete tasks necessary as to one of the following: Rear load, front load, side load, roll off trucks. Class II Driver: Demonstrates the ability to complete assigned route sheet for 2 Lines of Business as well as ability to complete tasks necessary as to two of the following: Rear load, front load, side load, roll off trucks. Shows a development of improvement of communication skills with customers and coworkers. Exhibits evidence of increased knowledge of the company and industry. Illustrates an ability to be a mentor to new employees. Class III Driver: Demonstrates the ability to complete assigned route sheet for 3 Lines of Business as well as ability to complete tasks necessary as to three of the following: Rear load, front load, side load, roll off trucks. Demonstrates an increased effort of providing positive contributions to the community on behalf of the community. Displays a capability to participate in training and development of new employees. Lead Driver: Demonstrates the ability to develop driver training plans and coach employees to achieve successful outcomes. Exhibits the ability to complete assigned route sheets for all lines of business. Provides courteous customer service and communicates professionally with. Actively participates in the company’s progress with the career paths program and helps drivers to move up in their careers.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years of age, hold a state issued standard CDL Driver’s Class B permit with air brake endorsement or has the ability to get one within 6 months and must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The physical ability to handle objects more than 50lbs is expected frequently throughout the day and work under many different weather conditions is expected. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening and problem-solving skills, and dedication to providing excellent customer service is desired. It is also important that the candidate has demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment testing, including a drug screen.

Attributes

Positive, team-oriented individual who is disciplined, dependable, determined, focused on delivering excellent customer service, and is open to personal and professional training and development.

Benefits