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Route Driver

Van's Sanitation, LLC
Le Mars, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2025
Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to drive change-literally? Van's Sanitation, an LJP Company, is a zero landfill, environmental services company and on a mission to revolutionize the waste industry with a Zero-Landfill approach, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

What We Do:
Since 1993, LJP has been helping large manufacturing companies reach their sustainability goals. We provide commercial waste services, and we convert your waste-to-energy to provide clean fuel.

We perform waste evaluations to determine what can be recycled. From there, we sort the recyclable materials, bale them, and sell them on the market. If certain materials cannot be recycled or sold, we convert the remaining products to clean fuel using our waste-to-energy methods. From there, we give you detailed reports explaining how much waste recycling you had by category, and how much was converted into clean energy.

Who We are Hiring:

We're currently hiring CDL Drivers (Class B) and offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified drivers! Enjoy the benefit of being home daily while making a real impact by helping us collect and transport waste and recycling from customers to various disposal sites and recycling centers.

Our drivers operate a variety of trucks and are expected to uphold safety on the road as professional drivers, following all CDL regulations.


Why Join Us?
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified CDL Drivers (Class B)
  • Home daily with no overnight hauls
  • Be part of an innovative, eco-conscious company
  • Work that directly supports a Zero-Landfill future
  • Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment
The Responsibilities of this Residential Route Driver would be the following, but not limited to:
  • Depending on the route, the Truck Driver hired would be responsible to pick up trash/MSW or Recycle on a residential route. Potential for rolloff route and experience.
  • Once route is completed, the Truck Driver will be responsible to empty his or her truck at the designated Landfill or Recycling Facility.
  • Perform your assigned route in a timely but safe manner.
  • Complete your pre and post trip inspections on your truck.
  • Check in with your Route Manager when your route is completed.
  • Follow the route that is given to you to assure accuracy in picking up all your stops.
  • Attend all Monthly Safety meetings and be an active participant.
  • Give your opinion and think outside the box to help with route efficiency.

The salary/hourly rate for the individual(s) we are seeking will be determined based on experience. Van's Sanitation will consider hiring a Truck Driver that is looking to get in the field and need on the job training if it is a good fit for both the company and the individual seeking the job as long as you have a valid CDL. The individual we are seeking must be able to work independently, work as a team, be on time, follow instructions and most importantly have a positive attitude, while also working in a safe manner!
If you're a Class B CDL Driver ready to operate safely on roadways, make a difference, and contribute to a greener world, we’d love to hear from you!

Experience:

  • Driving: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Commercial driving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Drivers License and DOT Medical Card (Required)

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt hours
Eligible for the following Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Recognition Program
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • STD
  • LTD
  • Voluntary benefits

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