Local Class A CDL Driver – Compactor Division

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment•Clinton, MD

5d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment (MATE) is seeking an experienced Class A CDL Driver for a local position in Clinton, MD. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting compactors, containers, and heavy equipment to customer sites, supporting installations, staging equipment, and ensuring projects stay on schedule. This is a Monday-Friday position with deliveries primarily within a two-hour radius of Clinton, MD, ensuring you are home every night. The typical schedule is 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, with occasional overtime. Approximately half of your time will be spent driving, with the other half dedicated to loading and securing equipment, staging deliveries, assisting with installations, moving equipment within the yard, and supporting the team. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy staying active and take pride in their work.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL (required)
Manual transmission experience
Minimum 4 years of commercial driving experience hauling equipment or heavy loads
Current DOT Medical Card
Experience safely securing heavy equipment and oversized loads
Experience operating tractor trailers, roll-off trucks, or similar commercial equipment
Strong understanding of DOT regulations and safe driving practices
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and stay productive throughout the day
Professional, dependable, and customer-focused
Willing to assist with physical work outside of driving, including deliveries, installations, yard support, and equipment staging
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday
Willingness to work occasional overtime when customer installations or business needs require it
English is the primary language used for business operations, safety communications, customer interactions, and required documentation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to understand and follow safety policies, DOT regulations, traffic signs, route information, and delivery instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and dispatch.
Ability to accurately complete required documentation, including Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), delivery paperwork, and other required records.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Safely operate a variety of commercial vehicles, including tractor trailers, roll-off trucks, and container handler trucks.
Transport compactors, containers, municipal equipment, steel materials, forklifts, and other heavy equipment to customer locations.
Load, stage, secure, and organize equipment for safe transport using chains, binders, ratchet straps, and other DOT-compliant tie-downs.
Assist with equipment deliveries, off-loading, positioning, and compactor installations at customer sites.
Make multiple deliveries and pickups throughout the day as business needs require.
Haul scrap metal and other materials to recycling and disposal facilities.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move and stage equipment throughout the yard.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections while maintaining DOT compliance.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard.
Work closely with the Compactor team to ensure equipment is delivered safely, on time, and ready for installation.
Support the team with additional operational tasks as needed.