Non-CDL Truck Driver

Walters Recycling & Refuse is hiring for Non-CDL Truck Drivers we'll train you to get your CDL! Starting wage $23.00/hr earn $25.38/hr once CDL is obtained. Now offering stay-on bonus up to $6,000! Positions available with the best trash hauler in MN! MN best gold winner 5 years in a row. Star Tribune Reader's Choice. Voted best trash and recycling in MN five years in a row! #GrowWithWalters

About Us

Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988. We are the largest family-owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota, providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).

As a Non-CDL Truck Driver in our training program, you'll get paid while working toward your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). We cover all costs including tuition, permit and CDL test fees, and your time spent attending training. You'll start by preparing for and obtaining your Commercial Learner's Permit with our support. From there, you'll enter paid CDL training through our partnership with Class A Leasing, where you'll receive both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel experience. Once you pass your CDL road test, you'll advance into our in-house driver training program to become a full-time CDL Driver on the Walters team.

This position is safety sensitive. It requires drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 49 CFR part 382, this includes marijuana. This position also requires an active DOT health card. To get a DOT health card, candidates must have a valid Minnesota Drivers License.

• Participate in employer-sponsored CDL permit preparation and study sessions
• Successfully obtain a CDL Class B Permit within 30 days of hire
• Attend classroom and behind-the-wheel training through our partner, Class A Leasing
• Complete all required training milestones in preparation for the CDL road test
• Maintain regular attendance, follow training schedules, and meet performance expectations
• Perform general labor tasks as needed to support operations while in training (e.g., assisting drivers, yard work, basic equipment checks)
• Participate in hands-on training for the various types of trucks and equipment used in our operations (e.g., rear-loaders, front-loaders, roll-offs), building the skills needed for safe and effective vehicle operation after CDL licensure

• Navigate commercial vehicles through congested residential areas, tight city streets, and confined suburban routes, demonstrating strong backing and maneuvering skills
• Enter and exit the truck cab frequently to complete customer stops
• Work up to the maximum hours allowed under DOT regulations, including weekends during holiday weeks as needed
• Read and follow route maps and instructions and maintain accurate driver logs
• Complete all required pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Operate safely and effectively in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice
• During the off-season (typically DecemberApril), perform alternate duties as assigned, such as residential trash or recycling collection, assisting in the shop, working at the transfer station, or cross-training in other departments or vehicle types

• Walters pays for your CDL Class B training (up to $4,000) with Class A Leasing, paid as an interest-free loan that is forgiven if you work for Walters for at least 12 months after earning your Class B CDL.
• Tiered repayment applies if you leave Walters within 12 months of earning your CDL as set forth in your Promissory Note.
• Get your permit in 30 days and your CDL in 90 days of hire.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, this does include marijuana testing.

• Current state-issued Drivers License
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL permit (without air brake restriction) within 30 days from hire date.
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL (without air brake restriction) within 90 days from hire date.
• Clean Driving Record
• Mapping Skills
• 18 years of age or older & legally authorized to work in the US.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to Pass a DOT Physical

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and sitting for long periods of time
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, this does include marijuana testing.

• State-of-the-art onboard routing software, industry-leading safety training, driver recognition program, uniforms, and boot allowance.
• Competitive wages - Based on Experience
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• EAP-Employee Assistance Program
• HSA Employer Contributions
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental
• Legalshield /ID Shield
• 401K with Employer Match
• 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Free Trash pickup within the Service area.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.