Cedar Grove Compost is looking for a CDL Class A driver to join our Maple Valley, WA based team. We are looking for a driver for our super solo truck. This is a union (Teamsters 174) position responsible for delivering our materials to residential and commercial clients and bringing green waste back to our facility safely.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate company vehicles safely and efficiently
- Perform pre and post trip inspections
- Complete daily log
- Deliver compost and other products to homes, dealers and construction sites
- Delivery of waste to ours and other facilities for processing as needed.
- Navigate your route efficiently
- Communicate with dispatch team and fellow drivers regularly
- Reliably work scheduled shifts
Required skills, experience and certifications:
- Must have CDL Class A
- Must have an excellent driving record
- Must be able to perform physical tasks such as tarping loads, climbing in and on trucks, working electric pallet jacks, and digging out stuck loads, and washing and fueling trucks.
- Be familiar with local area and have efficient map reading skills for local deliveries.
- Must maintain a professional appearance at all times.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Must interact with public in professional manner.
- Be self-motivated and reliable to meet performance standards.
- Be open to a flexible work schedule due to seasonal demands.
- Understand and follow all OSHA/WISHA requirements including wearing PPE: vests/gloves.
- Utilize proper lifting techniques and bars.
Education and previous experience:
- Must have experience with variety of trucks including Semi, Dump/Pup, and Live floor trailers is great - Transfer truck experience is ideal
- Must have experience with 10, 13 & 18 speed transmissions and be able to pass a driving test.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb in and out of trucks, up to 8 hours per day. Answer and talk on telephone, email on occasion and work with computer system. Drive safely Class A equipment. Daily lift and carry objects up to 60 pounds and roll heavy dumpsters and bins. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Cedar Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Cedar Grove's offices are non-smoking and Drug and Alcohol Free Workplaces. Cedar Grove Compost is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must pass a drug test and background check prior to being hired. All active employees are subject to random drug testing.
Please note that this is considered a safety-sensitive role due to responsibilities such as operating, loading, unloading, inspecting, or maintaining a commercial vehicle. Pre-employment drug screening includes THC.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.55 - $29.60 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking home time:
Trucking route:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for Cedar Grove or its related companies in the past?
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Required)
Work Location: In person