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Contento's

CDL A/B Heavy & Highway Driver - Home Daily!

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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.

$40,677 / year median in New York

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Job Description

Contento's is hiring a motivated, dependable CDL Class A or B Driver to operate and haul with our specialized fleet of trucks and trailers supporting scrap processing, demolition, and hauling projects across Central New York.
Pay:
$22.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience Contento's is a CNY industry leader in Scrap Processing, Demolition, Roll-off Containers, Trucking/Hauling and Environmental Services. We value safety, teamwork, quality, and work-life balance. Our employees stay because we invest in their growth and treat them like family. Join our motivated team of professionals who greet each day as a new opportunity for growth! Why work with us? Hardworking, supportive, and professional team focused on success Be home after every shift—no long-distance hauling Well-maintained vehicles and equipment Full benefits package: Health insurance, 401(k), and employee assistance program Career advancement opportunities with paid training
Paid Holidays:
6 per year 40 hours of paid sick time upon hire 40 hours of vacation after 1 year 50 hours of vacation after 2 years Additional vacation time with continued service
What You'll Do:
Operate various straight trucks, roll-offs, dump trucks, tractor trailers, walking floor trailers, dump trailers and lowboys Drive within a 3-hour radius of our Cortland facility, demolition sites and other job locations Work independently and follow schedules provided by dispatch Communicate with dispatch team via phone, text, or verbal instructions Wear company-issued PPE as required Safely lift/move equipment, materials, or objects up to 50 lbs Perform duties in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions Follow all NYS and federal DOT regulations Enjoy a consistent schedule with reliable time off What You Need to
Qualify:
CDL Class A or B license with no automatic transmission restrictions At least 1 year of commercial driving experience in similar assets to our fleet 21 years of age or older Must pass pre-employment drug screening Valid DOT physical and current medical card No DUI/DWI convictions in the last 3 years Clean driving record including no "major" violations in the last 60 months, no more than 1 "minor" moving violation in the last 36 months and no more than 1 at-fault accident within the last 36 months
Job Details:
Full-time, 40-hour work weeks available
Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Occasional weekend work may be required
Work Location:
Report in person to 119 Pendleton Street, Cortland, NY 13045
Disclaimer:
Contento's does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and maintaining affirmative action programs to ensure that minority group members and women are fully represented in our workforce, including on State/Federal contracts.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to
Commute:
Cortland, NY 13045 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Cortland, NY 13045: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person