Non-CDL Driver (Mini Packer Operator)

About the role

Capital Waste Services (CWS) is a growing environmental services company providing waste collection, recycling, and environmental solutions throughout the Southeast. We are committed to safety, customer service, operational excellence, and providing opportunities for employees to build long‑term careers.

Capital Waste Services is seeking a dependable and safety‑focused Non‑CDL Driver (Mini Packer Operator) to operate a mini packer truck and perform residential, commercial, and municipal waste collection services on assigned routes. The position requires excellent customer service, safe vehicle operation, and compliance with company policies, local regulations, and safety standards. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Physical) and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a mini packer truck on assigned collection routes, serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers according to established schedules.
• Collect and transport waste and recyclable materials to designated disposal facilities, ensuring containers are emptied completely and returned to proper locations.
• Monitor route productivity and communicate service issues to supervisors or dispatch.
• Conduct thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections; complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) accurately and timely.
• Report mechanical issues, equipment damage, safety concerns, or accidents immediately.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance of assigned equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies, operate vehicles safely in varying weather, traffic, and site conditions, and use proper lifting techniques and PPE.
• Attend required safety meetings, training sessions, and operational briefings; report accidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Interact professionally with customers, resolve routine service concerns, and communicate customer needs to management.
• Complete route sheets, service tickets, inspection reports, and other required documentation; communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, and team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid state‑issued driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Physical/Medical Certification).
• Pass pre‑employment drug screening, background check, and meet company insurability requirements.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, reliable attendance, and punctuality.
• Preferred: prior waste industry, sanitation, delivery, transportation, or route‑driving experience; experience operating trucks, mini packers, box trucks, or similar equipment; experience working independently in a route‑based environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Safe vehicle operation and defensive driving practices.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow route instructions.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Basic understanding of vehicle inspections and maintenance reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver objects up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent entering and exiting of the vehicle throughout the workday.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb as needed.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, humidity).
• Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.

Working Conditions & Schedule

• Outdoor work environment with exposure to traffic, weather, dust, noise, and waste materials.
• Early morning start times may be required.
• Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required based on operational needs.

Benefits & Pay

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career advancement opportunities within a stable, growing organization.