Local CDL-A Driver & Bobcat Operator

Royal Oak Recycling; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Oak Recycling is seeking a safe, reliable CDL Class A driver with bobcat experience to service bale pickup routes at department stores and retail locations. You will operate a tractor-trailer and bobcat to load baled recyclables and transport them to designated facilities.

This full-time role offers top pay, home daily, comprehensive benefits, a fuel card and paid tolls, plus PTO. Expect 50–70 hours weekly with Monday–Friday dawn starts and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Minimum 1 year commercial driving experience.
• Minimum 6 months bobcat/skid steer experience.
• Bale, recycling, or retail route experience preferred.
• Acceptable driving record; DOT medical card; pass DOT drug screen.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A day cab with dry van.
• Pick up and transport baled recyclables.
• Load/unload using bobcat/skid steer.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Secure loads per DOT standards.
• Maintain logs and documentation.
• Follow all company and safety policies.
• Schedule: 50–70 hours per week; home daily.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Dependable

DOT compliance

Education

CDL Class A license

Tools

Bobcat/skid steer operation

Job description

Earn $27.00 - $29.00 per Hour - Home Daily

Full Benefits Available - Fuel Card Provided

Royal Oak Recycling is seeking a safe, reliable, and experienced CDL Class A Driver with Bobcat operating experience to service assigned bale pickup routes at department stores and retail locations. This position involves operating a tractor-trailer, collecting and transporting baled recyclables, and safely operating a bobcat/skid steer at customer sites.

Top Pay & Benefits:

• Earn $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
• Home daily
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Fuel card & paid tolls
• PTO

Position Responsibilities & Schedule:

• Full time, 50 - 70 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, early morning starts
• Weekends as needed
• Operate a Class A day cab with dry van
• Pick up and transport baled recyclables
• Load/unload using bobcat/skid steer
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections
• Secure loads per DOT standards
• Maintain logs and documentation
• Follow all company and safety policies

Requirements:

• Valid CDL Class A
• Minimum 1 year commercial driving experience
• Minimum 6 months bobcat/skid steer experience
• Bale, recycling, or retail route experience preferred
• Acceptable driving record
• Valid DOT medical card
• Must pass DOT drug screen
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

About Royal Oak Recycling:

Royal Oak Recycling is one of the largest independent recycling companies in the Midwest. Since 1935, we have helped high-volume clients achieve landfill-free, zero-waste operations through customized recycling solutions, transparency, and a strong safety culture.

Royal Oak Recycling is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.