CDL Driver Apprentice

Casella Waste Systems•White River Jct, VT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver Apprentice will obtain a Commercial Driving Permit and complete the Federally required CDL instruction and training to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle providing service to customers in their respective Line of Business (LOB) while working alongside a knowledgeable Casella Waste Driver Trainer. The incumbent will continue in the apprentice role until all training requirements are completed and they have passed the CDL licensing exam and road test. This is an opportunity to begin a career as a Casella Driver and commit to the successful completion of a CDL program. Casella will cover all costs associated with the training program and provide an onboarding and cultural experience at their Home Office in Rutland, VT. Drivers at Casella participate in a Career Pathways Program that offers Advancement Opportunity, Regular Merit Increases, and Safety Bonus Incentives. The starting hourly rate for this position is $24 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age
Hold a state issued standard CDL Driver’s Class B permit with air brake endorsement or has the ability to get one within 6 months
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Physical ability to handle objects more than 50lbs is expected frequently throughout the day
Ability to work under many different weather conditions is expected.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective listening and problem-solving skills
Dedication to providing excellent customer service is desired.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
Requires successful completion of pre-employment testing, including a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Performs pre/post trip inspections of assigned vehicle in accordance with Casella safety standards as well as state and federal regulations; ensures all safety equipment and devices are operational and secured properly in vehicle; maintains appearance of truck in accordance with company standards.
Performs and exhibits dedication to safe operation of roll rear load, front load, side load, roll off trucks on streets, highways, customer sites, and construction sites.
Provides a distinguishably different level of service through courteous interactions with all customers and provides service in a timely manner; exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
Follows route assignments and completes end of day documentation; completes all assigned company and federally mandated paperwork accurately.
Completes assigned route sheet for one Line of Business (LOB); empties all receptacles, places bins serviced at any location back where they were picked up in the upright position and cleans area around accidental waste spills.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs and meetings as required by Casella or Manager.
Notifies Dispatch immediately of any customer requests, service interruptions, incidents, accidents, property damage, or unsafe situations.
Always exhibits an ability to be observant and aware of surroundings and is mindful of all laborers on the truck and demonstrates an ability to use problem solving skills.
Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.
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.