CDL Driver

Opdenaker Trash & Recycling is a family‑owned and -operated company that has been providing trash and recycling removal services in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware for over 55 years. Our company is seeking full‑time, reliable, and hard‑working professional truck drivers to collect commercial and residential wastes and recyclables and transport them to the appropriate disposal facility. Start time is 5:15 a.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturday work. There is the potential for overtime. A qualified candidate will have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and an excellent attitude. Experience with the operation of a front‑load truck is a plus. Job Description Maintain a valid PA or DE Commercial Driver License (CDL Class B or equipvalent) with air brake endorsement Ability to meet all requied DOT physical and medical requirements Ability to safely operate truck in accordance with DOT Regulations, Company Procedures and Policies, and Best Management Practices Ability to use designated electronic system that delineates the route/pickups/work orders Commuincate with Dispatch to enusre all stops are picked up, to receive any special instructions, and to communicate any questions about a pickup to Dispatch Transport municipal wastes or recyclables to the approved disposal facility Obtain load weight tickets and sign for loads at the apporved disposal facility Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and document them in Opdenaker's electronic record system Pass a pre‑hire drug and alcohol screen test per DOT regulations and company policy Pass random drug and alcohol est per DOT regulations and company policy Adhere to company's operating procedures and safety policies and practices Attend and participate in Company traning and safety meetings Ability to deal with customers and co‑workers in an effective and courtesy manner Maintain a vehicle which is clean inside and out and presents a positive public image of Opdenaker Job And Physical Capabilities Minimum of 1-year commerical driving experience Able to start at 5:15 a.m., Monday through Friday as well as some Saturdays; typically work 8 hours per day Ability to arrive at Opdenaker's Aston, PA facility on time each scheduled workday Flexibility to work another route or handle additional stops when needed Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to push/pull wheeled containers of trash/recylcables that require a heavy pushing/pulling force for up to several hundred feet and up and down inclines, depending on the customer's location Manually assist helpers with the collection of trash as well as large or heavy objects Ability and flexibility to climb in and out of the truck as well as stoop or bend unassisted as needed mulitple times a day Ability to work outside in all types of weather Salary $25 - $30 per hour Overtime eligible at 1.5X over 40 hours in a work week Benefits Company-paid Health and Vision insurance for employee and dependents Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account Group Life Insurance Policy Additional voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and short‑term disablity policies Employee assistance program Paid time off 401(K) Plan with employer matching up to 6% Company-proivded safety equipment including boot allowance, shirts, and sweatshirts Bonus pay Company-sponsored events such as Employee Appreciation Day, Christmas Party Ability To Commute/relocate Aston, PA19014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience Commercial driving: 1 year (Required) License/Certification CDL (Required) Candidates must pass pre‑employment drug test and submit to criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr