CDL Driver

CDL Driver — Job Description

Position summary

• Company: Childress Environmental Services, LLC (CES)
• Location: Wytheville, VA
• Reports to: Owner / Operations Manager
• Type: Hourly, non-exempt

CES is a locally owned waste management and hauling company serving residential, commercial, and roll-off customers across Wythe County, including the county's 12 solid waste convenience centers.

The CDL Driver safely operates every truck in the CES fleet: front-load, roll-off, grapple, residential, and front-load container delivery. You will run routes, deliver and swap containers, and represent CES to customers every day. We need a versatile driver who can move between trucks as the day requires.

Key responsibilities

Front-load truck (commercial)

• Run commercial routes, servicing dumpsters at businesses, schools, and other sites using the front forks
• Position the truck accurately and operate the arms and packer safely around buildings, vehicles, and people

Roll-off truck

• Deliver, swap, and pick up open-top and compactor roll-off containers at job sites, homes, and convenience centers
• Operate cable or hooklift hoists; secure loads with tarps and chains
• Haul loads to landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities; follow scale-house procedures

Grapple truck

• Collect bulky waste, brush, debris, and construction materials using a knuckle-boom grapple
• Load carefully to avoid damage to property, power lines, and the truck

Residential truck

• Run residential trash and recycling routes on schedule
• Service carts and bags; note and report missed, overloaded, or contaminated pickups

Front-load container delivery truck

• Deliver, swap, and remove front-load dumpsters at customer sites
• Place containers correctly and safely; report damaged containers for repair

All trucks

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and DVIRs; report defects right away
• Follow DOT hours-of-service, logging, and safety rules
• Keep trucks clean, fueled, and greased as required
• Use route sheets, tablets, or apps to record stops, issues, and container moves
• Be courteous with customers and report problems such as blocked containers or overfilled loads, with photos when needed
• Fill in on other routes or trucks as the schedule requires

Required qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL or higher, with air brake endorsement (no air brake restriction)
• Current DOT medical card
• Clean driving record that meets CES insurance requirements
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and enroll in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Willing to learn and operate all five truck types listed above
• Able to read maps and route sheets and navigate rural roads
• At least 21 years old

Preferred qualifications

• 1 year of experience driving waste, roll-off, or vocational trucks
• Hands-on experience with front-load forks, roll-off hoists (cable or hooklift), or knuckle-boom grapples
• Class A CDL
• Familiarity with Wythe County and surrounding roads
• Basic mechanical knowledge for spotting problems early

Physical demands and work environment

• Climb in and out of the cab many times a day
• Lift up to 50 lbs (carts, bags, bulky items) and pull tarps and chains
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and snow
• Exposure to odors, dust, noise, and moving equipment
• Required PPE includes a hi-vis vest or shirt, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots
• Some early starts, Saturdays, and holiday-week schedule changes

Pay, schedule, and how to apply

Pay: $20/hr based on experience. Overtime paid at time and a half.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with some Saturday work.

To apply: Email your resume to childressenvironmental@gmail.com or call 276-620-7267. Tell us which trucks you've driven.

CES is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on a background check, a motor vehicle record review, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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