Local Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

Meridian Waste; Summit Place (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking a Class A Tractor Trailer Driver to safely operate a commercial tractor-trailer and provide prompt, courteous waste removal services. You will ensure the vehicle complies with safety standards and regulations, and complete daily vehicle condition reports to address any defects in a timely manner.

The role requires a Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement and at least two years of heavy truck experience, plus excellent reading and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow safety policies and logs.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in daily reports.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspection to ensure safety and readiness.
• Safely operate tractor-trailer on designated routes to disposal site.
• Dispose of materials at designated facility following safety policies.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in accordance with company standards; report issues.
• Complete route/productivity sheets and Vehicle Condition Reports as required.
• Adhere to all safety policies and company rules; work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excellent reading and writing skills

Education

Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement

Two years of heavy truck experience

Job description

Job Location: Huntsville Hauling - Huntsville, AL 35816
Position Type: Full Time

Summary

The Class A Tractor Trailer Driver is responsible for safely operating a commercial tractor and trailer and providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for transfer stations. In addition, the Driver is responsible for ensuring his or her vehicle is in compliance with the Company’s safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensures that all Company, state and federal regulations are adhered to at all times while operating the vehicle, and completes vehicle condition reports on a daily basis to ensure that any vehicle defects are repaired in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre-and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate truck along designated route and to the disposal site
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports and other reports, as required.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ and or Experience:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
• Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
• Excellent reading and writing skills

Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations

• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and have an attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Great attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light lifting (50-100 pounds), Shop Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Warehouse/ Shop Environment

In addition to the above, the performance of other related duties may be required.