Trash Truck CDL Driver - Route Specialist, Great Benefits

Bates Trucking Co Inc; Bladensburg (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and life after

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Great Team Environment

Career opportunities

Job summary

Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, Inc. is seeking professional CDL drivers to operate rear‑load trash trucks on scheduled routes. Safety is a priority, and drivers will service customers on the route, read route sheets, and perform basic vehicle inspections.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Starting pay is $225–$235 per day, with full-time employment and benefits offered after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a rear load commercial driver.
• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

Responsibilities

• Operate garbage truck on assigned routes and collect solid waste.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle and safety equipment.
• Read and follow route sheets and service customers as directed.
• Communicate courteously with customers and coworkers.
• Work a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday as needed.

Skills

Rear load driving

Route sheet reading

Vehicle inspection

Safety conscious

Job description

Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, Inc. is seeking professional CDL drivers to operate rear‑load trash trucks on scheduled routes. Safety is a priority, and drivers will service customers on the route, read route sheets, and perform basic vehicle inspections.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Starting pay is $225–$235 per day, with full-time employment and benefits offered after 90 days.