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CDL B Commercial Front-Load Driver - Home Daily

$54k to $62k

ECO Waste Powdersville, Greenville, SC, United StatesFull-timePosted Oct 28, 2026

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Job Details: Job Location: ECO Waste Powdersville

  • Greenville, SC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00Hourly, Greenville, SC | $26–$30 per hour Build your career with an experienced team that offers large-company stability with a local, small-company atmosphere. This is a full-time, local, home-daily CDL position with consistent hours and regular overtime. Drivers typically work 50–60 hours per week. DESCRIPTION Benefits Health insurance—medical, dental, and vision plans available (employee contribution required). 401(k) with company match. Paid time off (PTO). Paid holidays. Paid on-the-job training. Company-paid uniforms and work boots. Consistent, year-round work—rain or shine. Regular overtime—typically 50–60 hours per week. Local management team. Sign-On / Retention Bonus – Up to $3,000 $500 after 30 days. $1,000 after 90 days. $1,500 after one year. Bonus payments are contingent on performance, attendance, safety, compliance with company policies, and continued employment in good standing. Meridian Waste may modify, withhold, or discontinue the bonus at management’s discretion. Schedule Normal start time is 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Monday through Friday. Overtime is a regular and expected part of this position, with drivers typically working 50–60 hours per week. Occasional Saturday work may be required. What You’ll Do Safely operate a front-load collection truck to service commercial dumpsters along an assigned route. Transport collected waste to landfills, transfer stations, and other designated disposal facilities. Operate front-load lifting equipment, hydraulic controls, and compaction equipment. Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment or safety concerns. Evaluate service locations for safe access, clearance, overhead power lines, pedestrians, parked vehicles, and other hazards, including during nighttime operations. Inspect containers for overloading, prohibited materials, damage, or other unsafe conditions. Safely back and maneuver at customer locations, disposal facilities, and other confined or congested areas. Follow route and dispatch instructions and communicate service issues, delays, blocked containers, or unsafe conditions. Complete required route records, inspection reports, and disposal documentation. Keep the truck and service areas clean, including safely cleaning up accidental spills. Provide professional and courteous service to customers. Work outdoors in normal rain, heat, cold, and other weather conditions. Drivers are not expected to operate when weather or site conditions make the work unsafe. If you’re an experienced commercial driver looking for steady, local work with regular overtime and the ability to be home every day, we encourage you to apply. Desired Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS Valid Class B CDL or higher and qualified to operate commercial vehicles equipped with air brakes. Commercial heavy-truck driving experience required; two or more years preferred. Front-load experience is not required—training will be provided. Acceptable driving record and ability to meet applicable DOT driver requirements. Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check consistent with the requirements of the position. Ability to safely operate and maneuver a large commercial vehicle in congested areas and at confined customer locations. Ability to read and understand route instructions, safety instructions, maps/GPS directions, and customer information. Ability to complete required electronic and written documentation. Ability to repeatedly enter and exit the truck and perform inspections and physical tasks associated with servicing containers. Dependable attendance and willingness to work overnight hours, regular overtime, and occasional Saturdays. Ability to work independently, use good judgment, and recognize unsafe conditions.

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