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Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
CDL Driver Lead
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$44,423 / year median in Delaware
-21% projected decline
Job Description
The CDL Lead Driver is able to operate all lines of business and will be responsible for overseeing a group of drivers to ensure that operations are running smoothly. This non-routed driving position is for training purposes, unless otherwise directed and perform other job duties as assigned. Lead driver will actively participate in the company's progress with the career paths program and help drivers to move up in their careers. Oversees a group of drivers daily, to ensure routes are being serviced in a timely manner; reports all concerns to appropriate management; assists in the planning and execution of re-routes to maximize efficiency. Educates and executes new drivers about pre and post trip inspections in accordance with company, reports any safety issues on standard reports; performs all trainings and retraining of new drivers as well as yearly re-certifications of all existing drivers. Trains drivers to safely operate CDL trucks along designated routes and to the disposal site, read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor. Completes all training documentation with all new drivers on a timely basis, as well as all other required paperwork for daily operation. Works with operations to schedule and complete all retrains with drivers within 72 hours. Provides a distinguishably different level of service through courteous interactions with all customers and provides service in a timely manner. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer, and municipal goals. Identifies unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures. Monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste continuously. Clean area around accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicles to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize down time, while ensuring that they are all waste removed from the packer bade and truck body after each disposal trip. Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.