CDL Roll-Off Driver (Class A or B)

About the role

Capital Waste Services (CWS) is a growing environmental services company providing reliable waste and recycling solutions to various customers. The team is dedicated to safety, service excellence, and creating a positive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Roll-Off truck in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Deliver, exchange, and remove roll-off containers at customer locations.
• Transport waste, recycling, construction debris, and other approved materials to designated disposal or recycling facilities.
• Properly secure containers and loads before transport.
• Ensure containers are positioned safely and accurately at customer locations.
• Complete assigned routes and service requests efficiently and on schedule.
• Navigate construction sites, commercial facilities, and other challenging operating environments safely.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Complete DVIRs, route sheets, and other required documentation accurately.
• Report vehicle defects, equipment failures, accidents, or safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of assigned vehicles.
• Avoidance of preventive maintenance needs.
• Comply with all DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Practice defensive driving techniques at all times.
• Monitor overhead clearances, utility lines, structures, and other hazards during container placement and retrieval.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and company development programs.
• Immediately report accidents, injuries, property damage, spills, or environmental incidents.
• Interact professionally with customers, contractors, site supervisors, and the public.
• Resolve minor service issues and communicate customer concerns promptly to management.
• Represent Capital Waste Services in a professional manner at all times.
• Complete timesheets, route documentation, scale tickets, fuel logs, and inspection forms accurately.
• Utilize onboard technology, tablets, dispatch software, and route management systems as required.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and medical qualifications.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to meet company insurability requirements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and DOT physical.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Preferred

• 1+ years of Roll-Off driving experience.
• Previous waste industry, construction, transportation, or heavy equipment experience.
• Experience servicing construction sites and industrial customers.
• Knowledge of landfill and transfer station operations.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Thorough understanding of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
• Ability to safely operate hydraulic roll-off equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently enter and exit commercial vehicles throughout the day.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and climb.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with vehicle operation and inspections.

Work Environment

• Outdoor work environment with exposure to traffic, weather, dust, noise, and waste materials.
• Frequent interaction with construction sites, industrial facilities, transfer stations, and landfill operations.
• Fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.