CDL Truck Driver Watertown, MA

Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy‑duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements and company fleet expectations; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicle using the standard DVIR; notes all issues on the DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Operations Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
• Works closely with Operations Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Operations Manager of issues as prescribed by the Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick‑ups or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Operations Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking‑in at the end of the route.

This job has no supervisory duties.

• Education:
  
  None required.
• Experience:
  
  No prior work experience required.

• Commercial Driver’s License B (CDL).
• The CDL is a requirement; therefore, an applicant must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including drug screen and physical.
• Acceptable driving record required.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401(k).
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
• Additional benefits vary by site.

Base pay range: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour.

Equality matters:
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.