Platform Waste Solutions is now hiring CDL A or B Local Drivers in Nashville, TN - Drivers must be willing to travel to other sites within 2 hours if needed. Platform Waste Solutions is an environmental services company that provides waste management solutions for the residents we serve. As a company that serves many communities throughout the United States, we are looking to add another team member to the PWS family. Drivers find comfort in knowing we are a large and reputable company that is also locally managed, giving one the feel of a close tight-knit family. We put our employees first in everything we do and recognize they are what allows us to serve the communities we reach. Through company provided uniforms, PPE, day 1 benefits, and frequent employee appreciation events, Platform Waste strives to maintain a family-like culture.

BENEFITS START DAY ONE - HOME DAILY - 401K W/ COMPANY MATCH

Compensation:

  • Hourly Wages: Starting at $22 per hour (based on experience)
  • Average of 45-55 hours per week
  • Overtime pay after 40 hours worked
  • Paid weekly via direct deposit
     

Benefits & Perks:

  • Great company benefits starting on the first day of employment:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
      • Talk to us about our family insurance options too
    • Life Insurance
  • 401k with company contribution after 6 months of employment
  • Paid time off after 1 year of employment
  • Paid holidays after 6 months of employment
     

Home Time, Route, & Schedule:

  • Home Time: Home daily!
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, weekends as needed
  • Shift: Start time at 5:00am until the route is complete, average 9-11 hours per day
  • Route: Residential waste/recycling collection services based on assigned routes
    • Must be willing to travel to other sites within 2 hours if needed, compensation for travel
  • Level of Touch:
    • Varies based on the truck, primarily side load
    • Loading and unloading waste

Equipment:

  • Waste/dump trucks
  • Automatic transmission
  • Manual transmission is available but not required

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age  
  • Must have CDL B or A license
  • Drivers will ideally have a minimum of 6 months driving experience
  • Drivers must have a clean driving record with no moving violations
  • No more than three (3) motor vehicle violations within the last three (3) years
  • Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations 
  • Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen 
  • Must be able to pass background check
  • Drivers must live within 40 miles of Nashville, TN or be willing to relocate for this position
    • Must be willing to travel to other sites within 2 hours if needed, compensation for travel 

Platform Waste Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.