Transfer Trailer Driver - $7,500 Hiring Bonus!

Casella Waste Systems, Inc

Columbia Falls (ME)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 37,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Stock Program

401K

Boot Allowance

Safety Awards

Employee Assistance

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Transfer Trailer Driver with a Class A CDL to safely operate tractors and trailers, delivering and removing large containers from transfer stations to landfills. The role offers an hourly wage with a clear path for experience-based pay.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of heavy-truck experience, and the ability to lift over 50 lbs. Excellent communication and teamwork are emphasized in daily operations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required and legal to work in the United States.
CDL Class A license with at least 2 years of commercial truck driving experience.
Ability to lift objects over 50 lbs and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation inspections to ensure safe vehicle operation.
Operate the truck on designated routes to disposal sites and service customers.
Interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and colleagues daily.
Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and address spills safely.
Maintain vehicle readiness and clean around disposal containers after trips.
Participate in training and other learning opportunities to grow with the company.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Transfer Trailer Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy commercial truck, a tractor trailer, or a straight truck with a pup trailer, or another vehicle requiring a Class A CDL, to provide prompt and courteous delivery and removal of large containers from the transfer station to a landfill.

Hiring Range is $24.00 - $27.00 per hour based on experience

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Key Responsibilities

Performs complete pre and post operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with company policy to ensure all equipment is working properly and safely; reports any safety issues on standard reports.
Operates his or her heavy truck along designated route and to the disposal site; reads route sheet, follows map and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
Interacts politely with all customers, dispatchers, and others on a daily basis, and ensures all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Monitors all materials for evidence of unacceptable waste.
Cleans areas around an accidental waste spill and ensures adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitors the condition of the vehicle at all times to ensure it is always operationally ready and to minimize down time; cleans waste from the container and container edges on each disposal trip.
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid Class A CDL License and must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks, the physical ability to handle objects more than 50lbs is expected frequently throughout the day and work under many different weather conditions are required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening and problem-solving skills, and dedication to providing excellent customer service is desired. It is also important that the candidate has demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

Attributes

Positive, team-oriented individual who is disciplined, dependable, determined, focused on delivering excellent customer service, and is open to personal and professional training and development.

Benefits