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CDL Driver - Waste Collection (CDL Class A/B)

2/16/2026

The driver will operate various types of waste collection trucks, such as Front-End Load, Roll-Off, Rear-Load, or Automated Side-Load (ASL), to transport collected materials safely. Responsibilities also include conducting routine vehicle inspections, performing minor maintenance, maintaining accurate records, and providing excellent customer service.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Local Faces, Greener Places Capital Waste Services was founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 2015 with a goal to provide world-class service to our neighbors. Our customer base consists of 16,000 commercial and industrial customers and over 95,000 residential customers throughout our service footprint. While we're a fairly new company, our leadership team members are far from waste industry rookies. Their decades of experience have led to our company’s foundational belief - there’s a better way to do business and a better way to treat the businesses within our communities. We do not answer to Wall Street but rather we’re accountable to our guiding principles, employees, and customers. This approach has led to recognitions such as “TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020, 2021, 2023, & 2024” and “SCBIZ Roaring Twenties Award in 2020 & 2021.” At Capital Waste Services, we are passionate about our customers, and we have a singular focus to provide superior and dependable waste and recycling services.
About the Role

Description

CWS is a leading provider of waste management services throughout South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida areas. We are committed to providing superior customer service with our emphasis on integrity, reliability and cleanliness. We invest in our community, our customers and our employees by providing access to state-of-the-art systems and processes, and the best leadership in the business!


Capital Waste Services offers GREAT hours with full time pay and benefits for CDL Drivers. Pay based on Experience.


CDL Driver Qualifications

  • CDL Drivers with a Class "B or A" CDL
  • Prefer at least 2 years of driving experience in the garbage truck industry with rear load, ASL, roll off, or front end
  • safe driving record and will be verified through the Department of Motor Vehicles
  • current and in compliance with all D.O.T. requirements
  • Valid Medical Certification
  • Be dependable, reliable and trustworthy
  • Be able to pass a drug test and background check


Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Operate various types of trucks, including Front-End Load, Roll-Off, Rear-Load, or Automated Side-Load (ASL), to collect and transport waste materials.
  • Ensure the safe loading and unloading of materials while adhering to all safety regulations.
  • Conduct routine vehicle inspections and perform minor mechanical maintenance as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of deliveries and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
  • Provide excellent customer service during interactions with the public.

Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed


Requirements

License/Certification:

  • Valid CDL A or B (Required) - Has held for at least 2 Years
  • Medical Card (Preferred)
  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • Driving record in good standing

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Requirements

Education, Training, Experience and Licensing/Certification Requirements:

  • Previous experience with Front-End Load, Roll-Off, Rear-Load, Automated Side-Load (ASL) (Preferred)
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (desired)
  • Possess valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  • Prior waste industry driving experience (Preferred)
  • Two (2) years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles (Required)
  • Satisfactory MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record)
  • Must pass a DOT physical, drug screen and criminal background check
Key Skills
CDL Class ACDL Class BWaste CollectionRear Load OperationASL OperationRoll Off OperationFront End Load OperationVehicle InspectionDOT ComplianceSafe DrivingMaterial HandlingRecord KeepingCustomer ServiceDrug Test PassingBackground Check Passing
Categories
TransportationLogisticsTradesEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
401k401k matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurance
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