CDL Rear-Load Driver - Home Daily, Career Growth

Apple Valley Waste, Inc.; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Home daily

Paid time off

PPE provided

Career growth

Job summary

Patriot Disposal / Apple Valley Waste is seeking a Rear-load Driver in Mount Airy, MD to join a growing waste and recycling team. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with a focus on delivering high-quality service in residential areas.

The position offers a stable, full-time schedule, daily home time, and opportunities for advancement within a private-equity-backed organization serving the Mid-Atlantic region.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Valid DOT medical certification.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Preferred: 1+ year CDL experience.
• Preferred: experience in residential or manual collection environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive rear-load routes safely and on schedule.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document results.
• Coordinate with helpers for loading waste and safe backing operations.
• Provide courteous service to residential customers and maintain site cleanliness.
• Report service issues or missed pickups and communicate with dispatch.

Skills

CDL driving

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Patriot Disposal / Apple Valley Waste is seeking a Rear-load Driver in Mount Airy, MD to join a growing waste and recycling team. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with a focus on delivering high-quality service in residential areas.

The position offers a stable, full-time schedule, daily home time, and opportunities for advancement within a private-equity-backed organization serving the Mid-Atlantic region.