CDL Driver: Lead Routes, Year-Round Work & Growth

Patriot Disposal; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Boot reimbursement

Year-round work

Job stability

Career growth

Leadership

Paid time off

PPE provided

Job summary

Patriot Disposal is seeking an ASL Driver in Manassas, VA to lead residential routes using automatic side-load equipment. You will safely collect waste and recyclables while upholding DOT and company safety standards.

You will start early mornings with 10-11 hour days, enjoy year-round work, competitive pay with bonuses, and opportunities to advance within a growing company. Strong driving record and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License with air‑brake endorsement (as required by state/local regulations).
• Minimum 1-2 years of commercial driving experience; prior refuse industry or automated collection experience preferred.
• Experience or strong aptitude for operating automatic side‑load equipment from the cab.
• Driving record that meets company and insurance standards.
• Ability to pass required background checks, drug/alcohol screens, and DOT physical.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 pounds.
• Typical workday up to 10-11 hours with early‑morning start times; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on route needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a residential refuse truck equipped with automatic side‑loading arm to collect carts along assigned routes.
• Use in‑cab joystick or control panel to position, grab, lift, and dump carts into the hopper while maintaining safe, eyes‑forward operation.
• Follow daily route sheets, maps, and onboard routing systems to complete all stops within scheduled timeframes.
• Maintain constant awareness of surroundings, including pedestrians, traffic, parked vehicles, low branches, and other obstacles.
• Handle occasional extra or bulky items in accordance with company guidelines and local regulations.
• Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the truck and ASL arm, reporting defects or maintenance needs promptly.
• Monitor cart condition and contamination issues, communicating problems to dispatch or supervisors as needed.
• Adhere to all DOT regulations, company safety rules, and local ordinances, including safe backing procedures and proper PPE use.
• Interact professionally with customers, responding politely to questions or concerns encountered on the route.
• Accurately complete required paperwork or electronic logs, including route sheets, inspection reports, scale tickets, and incident reports.

Skills

Safe operation of heavy trucks

Maneuver in tight streets

Situational awareness

Communication with dispatch/customers

Time management/independence

Job description

Patriot Disposal is seeking an ASL Driver in Manassas, VA to lead residential routes using automatic side-load equipment. You will safely collect waste and recyclables while upholding DOT and company safety standards.

You will start early mornings with 10-11 hour days, enjoy year-round work, competitive pay with bonuses, and opportunities to advance within a growing company. Strong driving record and reliability are essential for success.