Route Driver

Jimmy Jazz; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

STD

LTD

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LJP Waste Solutions is seeking reliable CDL drivers to transport waste and recyclables from customer locations to disposal and recycling centers from our Van's Sanitation & Recycling location. You will operate safely, follow DOT rules, and maintain route paperwork while providing excellent customer service.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers a stable home daily schedule and a pathway to growth in a sustainability-focused company. A $5,000 hiring bonus may apply for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License (DL) and DOT Medical Card.
• Strong commitment to safety and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial waste and recycling vehicles on assigned routes.
• Collect and transport waste and recyclable materials from customer locations to disposal and recycling facilities.
• Follow all DOT regulations, CDL requirements, and company safety policies.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate route and operational documentation.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.
• Operate vehicles safely in varying weather and traffic conditions.
• Support operational efficiency and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Professionalism

Independent work

Teamwork

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $25.00 - $29.00 / Hour
• Average Bonus $5,000.00
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to drive change- literally? LJP Waste Solutions is a zero-landfill environmental services company on a mission to revolutionize the waste industry through innovative recycling, waste-to-energy solutions, and sustainable environmental practices, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Why Join Us?

Since 1993, LJP has helped large manufacturing companies achieve their sustainability goals by providing innovative commercial waste and recycling solutions. Through our waste evaluations, recycling processes, and waste-to-energy programs, we help customers reduce landfill waste, recover valuable resources, and convert non-recyclable materials into clean fuel.

Our team is committed to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for the customers and communities we serve. At LJP, drivers play a critical role in supporting our sustainability mission by safely transporting waste and recyclable materials that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Description

LJP Waste Solutions is currently seeking reliable and safety-focused CDL Drivers to join our growing team.

Our drivers operate a variety of trucks picking up waste and recycling materials from customer locations and transporting them to disposal sites and recycling centers at our Van's Sanitation & Recycling location. Drivers are expected to operate safely on roadways as professional drivers while maintaining compliance with all CDL laws and company safety standards.

This position offers the benefit of being home daily while working for a company committed to environmental responsibility and innovation.

Qualified drivers may be eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Bonus.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial waste and recycling vehicles on assigned routes
• Collect and transport waste and recyclable materials from customer locations to disposal and recycling facilities
• Follow all DOT regulations, CDL requirements, and company safety policies
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain accurate route and operational documentation
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members
• Operate vehicles safely in varying weather and traffic conditions
• Support operational efficiency and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and DOT Medical Card
• Strong commitment to safety and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience
• CDL Class A with Manual Endorsement preferred
• Previous waste, recycling, or transportation industry experience
• Home Daily
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• STD
• LTD
• Voluntary benefits

Schedule/Compensation Information

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications

Requirements

Experience:

• Driving: 2 years (Preferred)
• Commercial driving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License and DOT Medical Card (Required)