CDL Driver

Opdenaker Trash & Recycling Services•Concord Township, PA

3d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Opdenaker Trash & Recycling is seeking full-time professional truck drivers to collect commercial and residential waste and recyclables and transport them to approved disposal facilities. Drivers start at 5:15 a.m. Monday through Friday, with some Saturday work, and typically work eight hours per day. Overtime may be available and is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a work week. The role is based at the company's Aston, Pennsylvania facility and requires reliable attendance, flexibility to handle other routes or additional stops, and the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather. Drivers operate trucks in accordance with DOT regulations and company procedures, use an electronic system for routes, pickups, and work orders, coordinate with Dispatch, and complete required inspections and documentation. The position involves physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, moving wheeled containers, assisting helpers with waste collection, and repeatedly climbing in and out of the truck. Starting pay is $27 per hour and is negotiable based on experience.

Requirements

Maintain a valid Pennsylvania or Delaware CDL Class B or equivalent with an air brake endorsement.
Meet all required DOT physical and medical requirements.
Pass pre-hire and random drug and alcohol screenings in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy.
Have at least one year of commercial driving experience.
Have a safe driving record and a reliable, hard-working attitude.
Be able to start at 5:15 a.m. Monday through Friday and work some Saturdays; typical workdays are eight hours.
Be able to reliably commute to the Aston, Pennsylvania facility or plan to relocate before starting work.
Be flexible to work another route or handle additional stops when needed.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to push and pull wheeled waste and recycling containers with heavy force for distances up to several hundred feet and up and down inclines.
Be able to climb in and out of the truck and stoop or bend unassisted multiple times per day.
Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a front-load and/or roll-off truck.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the truck in accordance with DOT regulations, company procedures and policies, and Best Management Practices.
Use the designated electronic system to review routes, pickups, and work orders.
Communicate with Dispatch to confirm stops are picked up, receive special instructions, and ask questions about pickups.
Transport municipal waste and recyclables to approved disposal facilities.
Obtain load weight tickets and sign for loads at the approved disposal facility.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document them in the company's electronic record system.
Adhere to company operating procedures and safety policies and practices.
Attend and participate in company training and safety meetings.
Deal with customers and co-workers effectively and courteously.
Keep the vehicle clean inside and out and maintain a positive public image of Opdenaker.
Assist helpers with collecting trash and handling large or heavy objects.

Benefits

Company-paid health and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account.
Group life insurance policy.
Additional voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disability policies.
Employee assistance program.
Paid time off.
401(k) plan with employer matching up to 6%.
Company-provided safety equipment, including a boot allowance, shirts, and sweatshirts.
Bonus pay.
Company-sponsored events, including Employee Appreciation Day and a Christmas Party.