Driver - Residential

Walter's Recycling and Refuse; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

HSA Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Uniforms and Boot Allowance

Job summary

Walter's Recycling and Refuse is seeking a CDL Truck Driver to safely operate garbage trucks and associated equipment on scheduled routes. The role requires adherence to DOT rules, maintaining a Minnesota CDL and DOT health card, and a clean driving record to ensure safe, compliant waste collection services.

The position involves performing pre-trip inspections, loading and unloading, and communicating with dispatch about route changes.

Qualifications

• Class A or B CDL license valid for Minnesota.
• No Air Brake Restrictions.
• Clean Driving Record.
• Mapping skills.
• 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the US.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate garbage trucks in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Drive assigned routes to collect waste and recycling on schedule.
• Secure loads to prevent spillage and unload at facilities.
• Complete route sheets and necessary paperwork accurately.
• Provide courteous service to customers; address inquiries or direct to customer service.
• Communicate with dispatch about route changes, delays, breakdowns, or emergencies.
• Follow DOT regulations and company hours, drug/alcohol testing, and ELD requirements.

Skills

Mapping skills

Clean Driving Record

Education

CDL License (Class A or B) Minnesota

High School Diploma or equivalent

Legally allowed to work in the US

Tools

GPS / routing software

Job description

Job Summary

As a CDL Truck Driver, you will safely operate vehicles and mechanized devices while following established routes in residential areas (Truck types: side load, roll-off, rear-load, cart delivery box trucks, mobile cart washing, and fork trucks).

This position is Safety Sensitive. It requires drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 49 CFR part 382, this includes marijuana. This position also requires an active DOT health card. To get a DOT health card, candidates must have a valid Minnesota Drivers License.

Primary Job Duties

• Safely operate garbage trucks in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections to ensure the truck is in safe working condition, reporting any maintenance or safety issues.
• Drive assigned routes to pick up waste and recycling according to schedule.
• Secure all loads to prevent spillage, and ensure proper unloading at designated waste facilities, landfills, or recycling centers.
• Complete route sheets, vehicle condition reports and other necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Provide courteous and respectful service to customers, address basic inquiries or direct them to customer service if needed.
• Communicate with dispatch and other team members about route changes, delays, breakdowns, or emergencies.
• Follow all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and internal company policies including hours of service, drug/alcohol testing, and electronic logging requirements.

Education and Experience

• Class A or B CDL License Valid for the state of Minnesota is required to be held and maintained at all times during employment.
• No Air Brake Restrictions
• Clean Driving Record
• Mapping Skills
• 18 years of age or older & legally authorized to work in the US
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR part 382, this does include marijuana testing.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art onboard routing software, industry-leading safety training, driver recognition program, uniforms, and boot allowance.
• Competitive wages - Based on Experience
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• EAP-Employee Assistance Program
• HSA Employer Contributions
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental
• Legalshield/ID Shield
• 401K with Employer Match
• 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST
• 6 Paid Holidays

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.