CDL B Driver - Airbrake

Job: Local CDL B Driver with Air Brake Endorsement

Bright Disposal is a leader in providing waste management and disposal services to residential and commercial customers in the Saint Joseph, Missouri area. Customers value our high-level response and customer service focus.

As a Driver for Bright Disposal, you join a team of the most professional, well-trained, and skilled drivers in St. Joseph. Our drivers are the heart and vitality of Bright. They are valued front-line team members who work hard to create positive experiences for our top-notch customers. They take individual and team responsibility to get the job done safely and on time. They drive clean, professional, late-model collection trucks.

As a Bright Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating your truck and collecting waste, while driving through neighborhoods and commercial areas daily. You will have the opportunity to provide reliable, friendly, and consistent service for customers who rely on Bright for essential and timely service. Your impact will not only be seen but it will also be felt. Your job helps keep our community safe and clean.

Bright’s key to success is our company motto “Continual Improvement”. We strive to hire the best people and provide the best customer service in the industry.

What you will do:

• Safely operate a collection truck to collect both residential and commercial waste along a designated route, then transfer it to a disposal site.
• Work closely with the rest of the driver team to improve efficiencies and to service customers on different routes and schedules. Attend team meetings.
• Interact courteously with customers, and communicate customer requests to the office.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure the truck is in proper working order. Keep your truck clean inside and out. Address maintenance issues quickly. Notify leadership of any concerns.
• Follow all safety requirements, attend safety meetings, and report any safety issues immediately to leadership.
• Notify the office of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage immediately.
• Clock in when arriving, and clock out when duties are completed.

What you need to be successful:

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement (Required).
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Pass CDL physical and drug screen.
• Experience helpful. One or more years of relevant work experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent.
• Ability to read route sheets, use navigational devices, and follow a route.
• Ability to work early mornings.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned routes are completed efficiently and safely.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes as needed.
• Good problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues.
• Desire to take good care of the customer and work as a team with other drivers, while helping and interacting respectfully with each other.

Why you will love this job:

• You will be rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunity for growth and you will be home at night.
• You will be working for a company that cares about you, honors your ideas, listens to your concerns provides the best equipment and personal protection equipment for your safety and well-being.​
• You will have the ability to stay active, getting in and out of your truck while servicing customers.
• You will work alongside great teammates from a variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to serving our customers and communities.
• You will have the opportunity to earn a weekly bonus.
• You may have the opportunity to earn overtime pay.
• You will be provided with all personal protection equipment, including work boots and all-weather gear, at no cost to you.
• You will have a chance to advance your technical and leadership skills through regular interaction with leadership.

Why choose Bright Disposal?

• Joining Bright isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world . Our team provides an essential service that impacts customers, neighborhoods, and communities.
• As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team.
• We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
• Our Core Values encourage a human-centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of each person.

Benefits:

• Each driver receives a competitive total compensation package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Life Insurance, Disability, and company contributory IRA.
• Drivers receive Paid Time Off, paid holidays and are eligible for bonus programs.
• All PPE is furnished at no cost to the driver.

Bright is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at
the discretion of the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Work Location: In person