Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

CDL Truck Driver – Local Route (Food Waste Collection)

$28/hour starting wage | Path to Worker-Ownership | Weekdays 5:00 AM–12:00 PM

CERO Cooperative, Inc.—a Boston-based, worker-owned cooperative—is seeking a responsible, professional CDL truck driver to join our growing organic waste collection team. This is a solid local driving opportunity with a Monday–Friday schedule and the unique chance to become a worker-owner with one of Boston’s leading sustainable W/MBE businesses.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, works well with others, and takes pride in contributing to a mission-driven team.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $28/hour

After 6 Months: Increase to $30/hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Hours: 35–40 hours per week

Pay Frequency: Biweekly

Worker-Ownership: Eligible after initial period

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with team members, dispatch, and operations to ensure successful route completion

Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections (fluids, tires, safety equipment, etc.)

Follow designated routes using the routing app or as assigned by the operations manager

Safely operate a garbage truck to collect source-separated organic waste

Load and unload totes and containers (must be able to lift/push/pull over 100 lbs)

Operate hydraulic hand controls for lifting and disposal at designated facilities

Maintain a courteous, professional demeanor with customers and teammates

Adhere to company policies and all local, state, and federal driving laws

Communicate clearly and promptly about delays, issues, or service needs

Complete route logs and other reports as required

Qualifications

Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years of commercial driving experience

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team

Familiarity with GPS, routing apps, and service logs

Clean driving record and understanding of DOT regulations

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Basic mechanical knowledge for inspections and troubleshooting

Waste collection experience is a plus, but not required.

Working Conditions

Physically demanding role: frequent heavy lifting, bending, and climbing

Outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including rain and humidity

Exposure to vehicle vibration, noise, and refuse odors

Moderate noise levels and mechanical hazards present

Commitment to Equity

CERO Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit factors. We strongly encourage people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience in working-class communities to apply.