Residential Refuse Driver ASL - (CDL Required)

Amwaste; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation from day 1

401K benefits

No overnight travel

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Amwaste is seeking a CDL driver to safely operate waste collection trucks on a designated route, engaging with customers and supporting community service. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and professional customer interaction.

Compensation starts at $23.00 per hour, with pay based on experience. Full-time position with paid vacation from day one, robust benefits including 401K, and opportunities for career development. No overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
• Class B CDL is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of the vehicle per policy.
• Safely operate the heavy truck on the designated route to the disposal site.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers and staff to ensure timely service.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag per procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Clean the area after spills and follow all safety standards.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and minimize downtime on each trip.
• Complete required route productivity sheets and safety reports.
• Meet productivity standards and ensure timely customer service.
• Follow all safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience driving heavy trucks

Education

Class B CDL

Job description

Don’t drive past this opportunity!
You have found the perfect CDL Driver position to develop and grow as a professional.
Our CDL drivers are responsible for safely operating waste collection trucks, and providing courteous waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated route. Our drivers engage with customers and impact their community in a positive way.

Ring in the New Year with a rewarding CDL driver opportunity with Amwaste!

Competitive pay

$23.00+ per hour based on experience

Benefits

• Paid vacation effective day 1
• Rich benefits offerings including 401K
• No overnight travel for driver positions
• Career development/advancement opportunities

Job Type

Full-time

Principal 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 his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• 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 on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, DVIR 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.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
• Class B CDL.