CDL Rear Loader Driver

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.; Ridgeland (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth & advancement

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling in Ridgeland, SC is seeking a CDL Rear Loader Driver to operate a rear loader truck on assigned routes, delivering safe and reliable waste collection services.

You will interact with customers daily, follow DOT regulations, and maintain accurate route documentation using onboard technology. The role requires a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and professional conduct in diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• CDL with clean driving record.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Rear Loader Truck on assigned routes.
• Service residential, commercial, industrial, or municipal customers.
• Collect, transport, deliver, or dispose of materials per procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional vehicle.

Skills

CDL

Customer service

Safety compliance

Communication

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Job description

About Coastal Waste & Recycling At Coastal Waste & Recycling, we're building more than a company, we're building a team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, put safety first, and are ready to grow with us. Drive Your Career Forward with Coastal Waste & Recycling! At Coastal Waste & Recycling, our drivers do more than operate trucks—they keep our communities clean, safe, and moving every day. If you're looking for a stable career with a growing company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth, we'd love to have you on our team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're proud to serve communities throughout Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina—and we're just getting started.

Your Role

As a CDL Rear Loader Driver, you'll safely operate a Rear Loader Truck while servicing customers along assigned routes. You'll be responsible for safely collecting, transporting, delivering, or servicing materials while providing outstanding customer service and representing Coastal professionally every day.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a Rear Loader Truck on assigned routes.
• Service residential, commercial, industrial, or municipal customers based on assigned route.
• Collect, transport, deliver, exchange, or dispose of materials in accordance with operational procedures.
• Operate hydraulic equipment and vehicle controls safely and efficiently.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Report mechanical concerns, safety issues, accidents, or route delays promptly.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and operations throughout the day.
• Utilize onboard technology and electronic devices to complete route documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional vehicle.

At Coastal, we win as a team. Once you've completed your route, you'll jump in to help a teammate finish theirs or assist with other operational needs as directed by management. Working together is part of what makes us successful. Follow all DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Deliver exceptional customer service while representing Coastal Waste & Recycling professionally.

What You'll Bring

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and associated equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to safely climb, bend, squat, kneel, and enter/exit equipment throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work overtime and varying schedules as business needs require.

Why Join Coastal?

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Safety-Focused Culture
• Stable, Growing Company

Coastal Waste & Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Coastal, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right thing for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we are focused on doing the right thing, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are organic to our culture. The Coastal founders believe strongly, that keeping focused on the people they have the privilege to serve will solidify their position in the industry and separate them from their competitors. Starting a level playing field with facilities and equipment, the true worth of a service organization is in its people.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall not discriminate in hiring, promoting, pay, benefits, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is a Drug Free Workplace and drug testing is a condition of employment.