What are the responsibilities and job description for the Company Driver position at Stella Environmental Services?
Position Overview
🚛 Now Hiring: Company Driver (CDL A)
Location: Kansas City, KSSalary: $29.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Opportunities Available
🧾 Drive Your Career Forward
We’re seeking a dependable, safety-driven Company Driver to join our team in [Add City]. In this role, you’ll operate a commercial 18-wheeler transporting solid waste and recyclables between transfer stations and landfills.
If you take pride in safe driving, understand DOT compliance, and thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment—this is a great opportunity to build a stable, long-term career.
🛠️ What You’ll Do
- Safely operate a tractor-trailer (18-wheeler) on designated transfer station-to-landfill routes
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any mechanical concerns
- Follow all DOT regulations, company safety standards, and traffic laws
- Navigate highways, local roads, and landfill environments in varying weather conditions
- Maintain accurate documentation including driver logs, trip sheets, and weight tickets
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, landfill personnel, and internal teams
- Secure loads properly, operate tarping systems, and follow loading/unloading procedures
- Report incidents, near-misses, or safety hazards immediately
- Participate in ongoing safety training, meetings, and compliance audits
✅ What You Bring
- Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
- 1–2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience
- Experience with landfill or transfer station operations (preferred)
- Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
- Knowledge of Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and electronic logging devices (ELDs)
- Ability to safely maneuver in tight or high-traffic environments
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
💪 Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while driving
- Frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab
- Comfortable working in environments with noise, odors, outdoor weather, and landfill conditions
🕘 Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time position with consistent routes
- Schedule varies based on route assignments and landfill hours
- Overtime opportunities available based on business needs
⭐ Why Join Us?
- Stable, full-time work with consistent demand
- Safety-focused company culture
- Opportunity to grow your career in the transportation and environmental services industry
Pay Range
USD $29.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr.Salary : $29