Driver - Residential

Walters Recycling & Refuse is currently hiring for

Residential CDL Drivers!

Starting wage $26 - $35.53 an hour Depending on Waste experience!

Now Offering Stay-on Bonus up to $10,000!

Residential CDL Driver Positions Available with the Best Trash Hauler in MN!

MN best Gold Winner 6 years in a row.

Star Tribune Reader’s Choice.

About us:

Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988. We are the largest family owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).

About the role:

As a CDL Truck Driver, you will safely operate vehicles and mechanized devices while following established routes in residential areas (Truck types: side load, roll-off, rear-load, cart delivery box trucks, mobile cart washing, and fork trucks).

This position is Safety Sensitive. It requires drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 49 CFR part 382, this includes marijuana. This position also requires an active DOT health card. To get a DOT health card, candidates must have a valid Minnesota Drivers License.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate garbage trucks in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections to ensure the truck is in safe working condition, reporting any maintenance or safety issues.
• Drive assigned routes to pick up waste and recycling according to schedule.
• Secure all loads to prevent spillage, and ensure proper unloading at designated waste facilities, landfills, or recycling centers.
• Complete route sheets, vehicle condition reports and other necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Provide courteous and respectful service to customers, address basic inquiries or direct them to customer service if needed.
• Communicate with dispatch and other team members about route changes, delays, breakdowns, or emergencies.
• Follow all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and internal company policies including hours of service, drug/alcohol testing, and electronic logging requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Class A or B CDL License

• No air brake restrictions

• Clean Driving Record

• Mapping Skills

• 18 years of age or older & eligible to work in the US.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and sitting for long periods of time

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment.

Walters offers competitive benefits packages including:

• State-of-the-art onboard routing software, industry-leading safety training, driver recognition program, uniforms, and boot allowance.

• Competitive wages - Based on Experience

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• EAP- Employee Assistance Program

• HSA Employer Contributions

• Company Paid: Life Insurance

• Company Paid Parental Leave

• Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental

• Legalshield/ID Shield

• 401K with Employer Match

• 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Free Trash pick up within the Service area.

Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This range is generally the minimum and maximum salary or hourly pay for this position at the time of posting for this Job. Any questions you may have about this range, please reach out to HR.