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 am, 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. Experienced 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 am, 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

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