CDL Class A Truck Driver (Kansas City MO)

Kansas City Composting (formerly Lawn-Corps), a sister company of St. Louis Composting, Inc, is seeking CDL Class A Drivers to work at its Belton MO location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transport all materials (mulch, compost and soil mixes) to all Kansas City MO/KS area and surrounding-area company site locations, retail locations, and customer addresses in a safe manner

Receive from dispatcher invoice for materials, directions to job site, and any special instructions and follow them to the detail- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and immediately report any concerns or problems

Operate tractor-trailer/vehicle according to state and federal laws and observing all safety regulations established by the company and DOT

Take direction from dispatching regarding any updates, additions, cancellations and other changes to the operation

Other duties as assigned by supervisor and dispatcher

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to read and understand English

Possess a current Class A CDL (all states except California accepted) in good standing and current DOT medical card

Clean MVR with no DUIs, no major violations, and no more than a combo of 3 at-fault accidents or violations in the past 3 years

Must be able to drive a manual, aka "stick shift" on a CDL-A vehicle and have successfully done so in the past 1-2 months.

Must be able to pass an extensive DOT drug screening, which includes urine, hair and breath alcohol testing

Must be willing to work Saturdays and Sundays

Must be comfortable driving CDL tractor-trailers of 13 speeds or higher

Must be in good physical condition; able to lift over 50 pounds, stand and sit for long periods of time, etc.

Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Must be able to follow instructions, take direction well and be able to adapt to changes in the operation

Must be able to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

Must have a strong work ethic and be able to remain busy the entire day, looking for new tasks or where else to help when your tasks are completed

Must be a strong team player willing to help out wherever necessary and have a "can do" attitude

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

At least 3 years of CDL Class A driving experience

Experience hauling heavy equipment- Experience operating commercial vehicles with live walking floor trailers and/or floors that move

Roll-off container experience

Any of the following endorsements: Tanker, Doubles, Triples

Benefits

MANY opportunities for overtime for those who seek it!

Local and HOME NIGHTLY 95% OF THE TIME!

6 Paid Holidays!

Paid Time Off available

FREE Life Insurance!

401(k) Retirement Plan with STRONG match!

Medical, Dental and Vision offered!

Family-oriented positive culture, ideal for those looking for a long-term career!

Opportunity for growth!