Route Driver

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to drive change—literally? LJP Waste Solutions is a zero-landfill environmental services company on a mission to revolutionize the waste industry through innovative recycling, waste-to-energy solutions, and sustainable environmental practices, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Why Join Us?

Since 1993, LJP has helped large manufacturing companies achieve their sustainability goals by providing innovative commercial waste and recycling solutions. Through our waste evaluations, recycling processes, and waste-to-energy programs, we help customers reduce landfill waste, recover valuable resources, and convert non-recyclable materials into clean fuel.

Our team is committed to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for the customers and communities we serve. At LJP, drivers play a critical role in supporting our sustainability mission by safely transporting waste and recyclable materials that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Description

LJP Waste Solutions is currently seeking reliable and safety-focused CDL B Drivers to join our growing team.

Our drivers operate a variety of trucks picking up waste and recycling materials from customer locations and transporting them to disposal sites and recycling centers. Drivers are expected to operate safely on roadways as professional drivers while maintaining compliance with all CDL laws and company safety standards.

This position offers the benefit of being home daily while working for a company committed to environmental responsibility and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial waste and recycling vehicles on assigned routes
• Collect and transport waste and recyclable materials from customer locations to disposal and recycling facilities
• Follow all DOT regulations, CDL requirements, and company safety policies
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain accurate route and operational documentation
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members
• Operate vehicles safely in varying weather and traffic conditions
• Support operational efficiency and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL B License
• Strong commitment to safety and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic
• Ability to relocate to Charles City, IA prior to starting employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous waste, recycling, or transportation industry experience
• Experience operating commercial waste or recycling vehicles

Benefits

• Home Daily
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule/Compensation Information

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour
• Expected Hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Shift: Day Shift
• Overtime Available
• Year-Round Work
• Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Home daily
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Year round work

Experience:

• Commercial Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL B (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charles City, IA 50616: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person