⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Home daily with stable early morning schedule
- Steady municipal freight demand year-round
- No-touch sealed waste and recycling loads
- Consistent transfer station rotation routes
- Local runs reduce long highway fatigue
- Predictable industrial yard dispatch system
- Overtime boosts during peak waste cycles
🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Seattle, Washington
- Route type: Local home-daily industrial haul
- Freight: Municipal solid waste, recycling, construction debris
- Schedule: Early morning dispatch with rotating yard cycles
🚚 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Primary freight type: Municipal waste & recycling
- Load frequency: 6–10 shuttle cycles daily
- Seasonal demand: Higher in summer construction + Q4 cleanup surge
- Terminal activity: High-volume transfer station rotation
📋 Job Description
- Operate walking-floor and roll-off trailers safely
- Transport sealed municipal and industrial waste loads
- Cycle between Seattle, Renton, Everett transfer stations
- Handle multiple short-haul dump-and-return trips daily
- Perform pre/post-trip inspections and safety checks
- Maintain compliance with environmental hauling regulations
- Manage occasional tarp-covered construction debris loads
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Waste hauling or dump trailer preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record required
Physical
Climbing, securing, occasional heavy handling
Endorsements
Not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Mack Anthem / Volvo VHD
- Fleet average age: 3–6 years
- Features: Automatic transmission, ELD systems, safety sensors
🏠 Home Time
- Daily home return after shift completion
- Early morning dispatch typically 3–6 AM
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- South Seattle Transfer Station → Everett Recycling Facility
- Renton Industrial Yard → Woodinville Processing Plant
- Seattle South Park → Tacoma Waste Recovery Center
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this home daily work?
Yes, drivers return home every day after routes are completed.
Do I need waste hauling experience?
Preferred but not required; training is provided.
What are typical start times?
Most shifts begin between 3 AM and 6 AM.
Is the freight hazardous?
Mostly non-hazardous municipal and recycling materials.
Are there overtime opportunities?
Yes, especially during peak waste and construction seasons.
What type of equipment is used?
Walking floor and roll-off trailers with modern safety systems.
👤 Driver Experience Feed
- Morning traffic near Seattle slows early cycles
- Transfer stations can have short unloading delays
- Workload increases significantly during summer construction
- Yard congestion is common during peak morning hours
- Average satisfaction score: 4.2 / 5
🔗 CDL-A Waste & Recycling Transfer Driver – Seattle, WA
Seattle’s municipal and industrial waste network continues to expand due to population growth, strict recycling mandates, and ongoing construction activity across the metro area. This local CDL-A transfer driver role offers stable home-daily work moving sealed waste and recycling loads between South Seattle, Renton, and Everett facilities. Drivers operate walking-floor and roll-off trailers in a structured shuttle system with multiple daily cycles. While the schedule is consistent, real-world conditions include early morning dispatch congestion, occasional yard delays at transfer stations, and seasonal spikes during summer construction and year-end cleanup periods. Pay ranges from $1,300 to $1,850 weekly with overtime opportunities after 40 hours. This role is ideal for drivers seeking predictable regional stability without long-haul OTR stress, while still working in a high-demand freight environment.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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