CDL Driver - $5,000 Hiring Bonus!

Casella Waste Systems•Newfield, NY

About The Position

The CDL Truck Driver safely and efficiently operates rear load, front load, side load, and roll off trucks while providing prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services on designated routes. Drivers maneuver vehicles in residential and commercial environments, including high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, customer lots, and construction sites. The role includes customer service, route completion, vehicle inspections, receptacle emptying, and accurate paperwork. The position offers a Career Pathways Program with advancement opportunities, regular merit increases, safety bonus incentives, and a hiring bonus of up to $5,000 for qualified candidates. The hiring range is $25.00–$28.00 per hour. Career progression ranges from Apprentice through Class I, II, and III Driver to Lead Driver. Advancement reflects training and vehicle-operation capabilities across lines of business, customer and coworker communication, industry knowledge, mentoring, and driver training responsibilities.

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.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective listening and problem-solving skills.
Dedication to excellent customer service.
Positive, team-oriented, disciplined, dependable, and determined approach.
Focus on customer service and openness to personal and professional training and development.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-trip inspections in accordance with company 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 customer interactions and timely waste removal service.
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 assigned route sheets for a line of business.
Attend and participate in required training programs and meetings.
Notify Dispatch of service interruptions, incidents, accidents, property damage, and unsafe situations; remain observant and aware of surroundings.
Participate in learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services, and perform other duties that support the company’s vision, mission, and values.
As a Lead Driver, develop driver training plans, coach employees, complete route sheets for all lines of business, provide professional and courteous service, and support drivers’ career progression.