Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Truck Driver

Job overview

The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Truck Driver role is an onsite, full-time position in Newark, NY. The hiring range is $25–$28 per hour. The driver provides waste removal services for Casella customers on designated routes, supporting the company’s service to residential and commercial communities. The role safely operates rear-load, front-load, side-load, and roll-off trucks, completes assigned routes, and provides timely, courteous customer service. It also includes vehicle inspections, required paperwork, receptacle emptying, spill cleanup, and reporting incidents or service interruptions to Dispatch.

What you'll do

• Safely operate assigned rear-load, front-load, side-load, or roll-off trucks on designated routes
• perform pre- and post-trip inspections
• maintain truck appearance
• provide courteous and timely customer service
• complete route sheets and required company and federally mandated paperwork
• empty receptacles and clean accidental waste spills
• attend required training and meetings
• notify Dispatch of interruptions, incidents, accidents, property damage, or unsafe situations. Requires a valid Class A or B CDL, high school diploma or GED, and ability to handle objects over 50 pounds frequently and work in varied weather conditions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl truck driver

full-time

onsite

newark ny

casella waste systems

waste removal

route driving

rear-load trucks

front-load trucks

side-load trucks

roll-off trucks

$25–$28/hr

career pathways

safety bonus incentives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Career Pathways advancement opportunities, regular merit increases, and safety bonus incentives
• $3,000 sign-on bonus stated in the title.

Why this role

Career Pathways program offers advancement opportunities, regular merit increases, and safety bonus incentives. The title advertises a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

About the employer

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. Sector: 56.