Class A CDL Driver
Company: Meridian Waste
Location: Estill Springs
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Driver is responsible for safely operating a
tractor trailer, and transporting solid waste from a transfer
station to a landfill. In addition, the Driver is responsible for
ensuring his or her vehicle is in compliance with the Company’s
safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensures that all
Company, state and federal regulations are adhered to at all times
while operating the vehicle, and completes vehicle condition
reports on a daily basis to ensure that any vehicle defects are
repaired in a timely manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform complete pre-and post-operation inspection of the vehicle
in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid
levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper
working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports. Safely
operate truck along designated route and to the disposal site
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company
safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate
compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated
facility. Courteously interact with dispatchers and others on a
daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely
and professional manner. Clean area around an accidental waste
spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and
policies. Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to
ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down
time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where
appropriate) on each disposal trip. Complete required
route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports and other
reports, as required. Maintain adherence to required productivity
standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced
in a timely and efficient manner Good time management skills to
ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and
safe manner. Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule
and follows through on challenges as they arise. Ability to adhere
to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s
safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks. Maintains a
feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals. Follow and
comply with all safety policies. Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Education/ and or Experience:
Class A Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
Excellent reading and writing skills Specialized Knowledge Required
– Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations
Excellent Customer Service skills. Must be able to multi-task and
have an attention to detail. Must have the ability to work
effectively in a fast-paced environment. Great attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Light lifting
(50-100 pounds), Shop Environment WORK ENVIRONMENT The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Warehouse/ Shop Environment In addition to the above,
the performance of other related duties may be required.
Keywords: Meridian Waste, Huntsville , Class A CDL Driver, Engineering , Estill Springs, Alabama
