CDL Driver - Hauling (Trailer) - Hiring Bonus, Career Path, Training Provided

Casella Waste Systems•Willimantic, CT

About The Position

Casella is hiring a CDL Driver for hauling with a tractor-trailer. The role offers steady, year-round work on established routes, with career advancement opportunities through the Career Pathways Program, regular merit increases, and safety bonus incentives. Pay ranges from $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience. The driver safely and efficiently operates assigned trucks to provide prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services on designated routes. Work involves navigating residential and commercial areas, high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, lots, customer sites, and construction sites. Drivers are expected to provide excellent customer service and make positive contributions to the communities they serve. The Career Pathways Program includes Apprentice, Class I, Class II, Class III, and Lead Driver levels. Progression involves expanding the number of lines of business and truck types a driver can handle, developing customer and communication skills, mentoring or training coworkers, and contributing to drivers’ career development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid Class A or Class B CDL license.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to handle objects weighing more than 50 pounds frequently throughout the day.
Ability to work under a variety of weather conditions.
Successful completion of pre-employment testing, including a drug screen.
Positive, team-oriented, disciplined, dependable, and determined approach to work.
Focus on excellent customer service and openness to personal and professional training and development.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective listening and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
For advancement in the Career Pathways Program: ability to complete route sheets and work across additional lines of business and truck types; develop communication skills; mentor, train, or coach employees; and support coworkers’ career development.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-trip inspections in accordance with Casella safety standards and state and federal regulations, and maintain the truck’s appearance to company standards.
Safely operate rear-load, front-load, side-load, and roll-off trucks on streets, highways, customer sites, and construction sites.
Provide courteous, timely service and professional interactions with customers.
Maintain a positive attitude toward company, customer, and municipal goals.
Complete assigned company and federally mandated paperwork accurately.
Empty receptacles and clean areas around accidental waste spills.
Complete the assigned route sheet for one line of business.
Attend and participate in scheduled training programs and meetings as required by Casella or a manager.
Notify Dispatch of service interruptions, incidents, accidents, property damage, or unsafe situations, and remain observant of surroundings.
Participate in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, its products, sales, and services.
Perform other duties needed to support the company’s vision, mission, and core values.
As a Lead Driver, develop driver training plans, coach employees, complete route sheets for all lines of business, provide courteous customer service, communicate professionally, and help drivers advance through the Career Pathways Program.