CDL Driver (Residential)
Chillicothe, Illinois
Pay: $28/hour
Benefits:
• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually
Key Responsibilities:
- Operations: Safely operate residential/recycling collection trucks (side-load, rear-load) and hydraulic systems to collect waste/recyclables along assigned routes.
- Inspections & Maintenance: Perform daily pre-/post-trip inspections, complete truck reports, report mechanical issues immediately, and keep equipment clean.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE (gloves, safety vest, boots, glasses), maintain route quality standards, and report any incidents immediately.
- Professionalism: Represent the company professionally, manage assigned Helpers (if applicable), and attend required safety/branch meetings.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- License & Experience: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with 1+ years of commercial driving experience (or CDL school certificate).
- Skills: Demonstrated ability to drive commercial trucks, maneuver/back up in tight spaces (120+ ft), and follow oral/written instructions.
- Physical Demands: Ability to repetitively lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs (and occasionally up to 100 lbs).
- Work Environment: Comfortable working outdoors 100% of the time in varying weather conditions and high-traffic areas.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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