CDL Driver - TGU

Job Details

Job Location:

Houston, TX 77064

Position Type:
Full Time Regular

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Operational/Non-ERD

Location:

Houston, Texas

Reports to:

Transportation Supervisor

Compensation Range: $22 – $25 hourly (depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications)

Other Compensation:
Eligible for discretionary bonus

Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and travel opportunities

TGU (The Ground Up, Inc.) has carved a niche for itself in the sustainable and green waste recycling sector, with a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation. We provide products to retail and wholesale markets, as well as operating as a significant support system for the Ceres emergency response division and operate out of Houston, Texas.

At TGU, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in supporting sustainable practices and community resilience.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on innovation and teamwork. If you show up with dedication, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

The CDL A Driver plays a critical role in ensuring timely, safe, and professional delivery of TGU products throughout the Houston metropolitan area. This role is essential to daily operations and directly supports customer satisfaction, production flow, and yard efficiency. The CDL Driver does not manage people but collaborates closely with dispatch, shop personnel, and supervisors. Success in the first 12 months includes demonstrating safe driving practices, maintaining a clean MVR, consistently meeting delivery schedules, navigating tight residential and commercial locations, and upholding TGU’s high standards of professionalism and customer interaction.

• Deliver soils, mulch, compost, and other TGU products in a safe, efficient, and conscientious manner.
• Properly operate the assigned truck to transport TGU products ensuring it is loaded and secured.
• Notify management of any mechanical problems that occur during the delivery process.
• Follow Company and DOT operating procedures.
• Inspect vehicle’s serviceability and cleanliness daily.
• Wear protective equipment and uniform as required.
• Demonstrate proper use of truck and good driving habits.
• Maintain a professional and neat appearance at all times.
• Adhere to assigned routes and schedules.
• Submit completed paperwork accurately and timely.
• Maintain good attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Maintain communication with dispatch, shop, and supervisor.
• Display willingness to make decisions and solve problems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work well in a team and offer assistance to co-workers.
• Use unassigned time effectively.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years commercial driving experience with face‑to‑face customer interaction.
• Valid State‑issued CDL Class A driver’s license and a clean MVR.
• At least 21 years of age or older.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• End dump experience.
• Must be able to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Knowledgeable of, and accustomed to…