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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.\nHiring Range: $28-$33/hourly\nKey Responsibilities\nOversees 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.\nEducates 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.\nTrains 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.\nCompletes all training documentation with all new drivers on a timely basis, as well as all other required paperwork for daily operation.\nWorks with operations to schedule and complete all retrains with drivers within 72 hours.\nProvides 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.\nIdentifies unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures. Monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste continuously.\nClean area around accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies\nContinuously 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.\nParticipates 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.\nCareer Path Definitions & Distinctions\n Apprentice: Completes training for Helper safety (Rear Load Residential), customer service training and required training to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle while providing service to customers in their line of business. Obtains CDL Permit.\nClass I Driver: Demonstrates the ability to complete assigned route sheet for 1 Line of Business as well as ability to complete tasks necessary as to one of the following: Rear load, front load, side load, roll off trucks.\nClass II Driver: Demonstrates the ability to complete assigned route sheet for 2 Lines of Business as well as ability to complete tasks necessary as to two of the following: Rear load, front load, side load, roll off trucks. Shows a development of improvement of communication skills with customers and coworkers. Exhibits evidence of increased knowledge of the company and industry. Illustrates an ability to be a mentor to new employees.\nClass III Driver: Demonstrates the ability to complete assigned route sheet for 3 Lines of Business as well as ability to complete tasks necessary as to three of the following: Rear load, front load, side load, roll off trucks. Demonstrates an increased effort of providing positive contributions to the community on behalf of the community. Displays a capability to participate in training and development of new employees.\n Lead Driver: Demonstrates the ability to develop driver training plans and coach employees to achieve successful outcomes. Exhibits the ability to complete assigned route sheets for all lines of business. Provides courteous customer service and communicates professionally with. Actively participates in the company’s progress with the career paths program and helps drivers to move up in their careers.\nEducation, Experience & Qualifications\nThe successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid Class B CDL License with an air brake endorsement, be legally eligible to work in the United States and have an OSHA 10 or 30 card. 1 year clean CDL Driving experience and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment is required.\nOutstanding relationship management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening, time management and problem solving, and dedication to providing excellent customer service is desired. It is also important that the candidate has demonstrated the ability to teach and train others.\nAttributes\nPositive, team-oriented individual who is disciplined, dependable, and focused on delivering excellent customer service while participating in continuous personal and professional training and development.\nBenefits\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Boot & Clothing Allowance, Safety Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5427,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Parental leave"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Professional Services","Waste Management"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-06T19:11:14Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":21,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.589,"p_room":0.35,"age_days":6,"expected_fill_days":2,"reasons":["conf:3","win:tail","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-13T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":66000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/casella-waste-systems-cdl-driver-lead","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/casella-waste-systems-cdl-driver-lead.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-13T23:28:19Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":35792,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2724736},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2724736"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcasella-waste-systems-cdl-driver-lead"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcasella-waste-systems-cdl-driver-lead"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcasella-waste-systems-cdl-driver-lead"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/casella-waste-systems-cdl-driver-lead\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcasella-waste-systems-cdl-driver-lead"}]}