CDL Class A Driver - Transfer Truck

Cedar Grove Composting is looking for Class A drivers to safely and efficiently operate our transfer trucks. Our Class A drivers are responsible for delivering our materials to residential and commercial clients, and bringing green waste back to our facility safely. This position will be based out of our Maple Valley facility, and this is a union position with benefits from Teamsters 174. Safety is our priority above anything else.

Why Cedar Grove?

Cedar Grove is a local, family-owned business with deep roots in the Seattle area dating back to 1938. Cedar Grove plays a critical role in the Puget Sound’s recycling infrastructure and sustainability efforts, diverting more than 350,000 tons of yard waste and food scraps from landfills annually. With two processing facilities in Maple Valley and Everett, Cedar Grove is a local manufacturer providing green jobs in King and Snohomish Counties. Cedar Grove produces wholesome, nutrient-rich compost that is sold to businesses, governments and residents, ensuring consumers have access to locally produced, recycled products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Complete daily log.
• Deliver compost and other products to homes, dealers and construction sites.
• Delivery of waste to ours and other facilities for processing as needed.
• Navigate your route efficiently.
• Communicate with dispatch team and fellow drivers regularly.
• Reliably work scheduled shifts.

Required Skills

• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as tarping loads, climbing in and on trucks, working electric pallet jacks, digging out stuck loads, and washing and fueling trucks.
• Be familiar with local area and have efficient map reading skills for local deliveries.
• Must maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must interact with public in professional manner.
• Be self-motivated and reliable to meet performance standards.
• Be open to a flexible work schedule due to seasonal demands.
• Understand and follow all OSHA/WISHA requirements, including wearing PPE.
• Utilize proper lifting techniques.

Education/Certification

• Class A CDL
• DOT Medical Card
• Insurable driving record·

Experience/Other

• Experience with a variety of trucks including Semi, Dump/Pup, and Live floor trailers is great - Transfer truck experience is ideal.
• Must have experience with 10, 13 & 18 speed transmissions and be able to pass a driving test.

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb in and out of trucks up to 8+ hours per day; answer and talk on telephone; email on occasion and work with the computer system; drive Class A equipment safely. Also, be able to life and carry objects up to 60 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Cedar Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cedar Grove Composting, Inc.'s offices are non-smoking and Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplaces. Cedar Grove Composting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must pass a drug test and background check prior to being hired. All active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Please note that this is considered a safety-sensitive role due to responsibilities such as operating, loading, unloading, inspecting, or maintaining a commercial vehicle. Pre-employment drug screening includes THC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.85 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for Cedar Grove or its related companies in the past?

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Required)

Work Location: In person