CDL Truck Driver

TSP Talent; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent is seeking a CDL Driver to safely operate residential and commercial waste collection trucks on assigned routes. The role includes performing inspections, delivering courteous customer service, and coordinating with dispatch and helpers to complete routes efficiently.

Responsibilities emphasize safe driving, proper documentation, and reporting any route or equipment concerns while supporting environmental and community-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL required.
• Strong safety mindset.
• Ability to complete inspections and maintain a reliable driving record.
• Customer-focused communication with colleagues and dispatch.
• Teamwork with helpers/dispatch to ensure compliant service.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT and internal safety policies.
• Provide timely, courteous customer service during waste collection operations.
• Operate waste, recycling, and container collection equipment with safe driving practices.
• Coordinate with helpers and dispatch to complete route work efficiently and accurately.
• Document services performed and report route, equipment, or safety issues.
• Support environmental and community-focused operations through responsible waste handling.

Skills

CDL License

Safety Mindset

Inspection Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Job description

CDL Driver responsible for safely operating residential and commercial waste collection trucks on assigned routes.

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and follow all DOT and internal safety policies.
• Provide timely, courteous customer service during waste collection operations.
• Operate waste, recycling, and container collection equipment while maintaining safe driving practices.
• Coordinate with helpers and dispatch to complete route work efficiently and accurately.
• Document services performed and report route, equipment, or safety issues.
• Support environmental and community-focused operations through responsible waste handling.

Qualifications & Skills

Valid CDL, strong safety mindset, ability to complete inspections, reliable driving record and customer-focused communication, and teamwork with helpers/dispatch to ensure accurate, compliant service.