Class A Lead Driver

Company: Circular Services
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Info Circular Services, the largest privately held recycling and organics provider in the U.S., strengthens this mission through its national scale and long-term municipal partnerships. It operates over 25 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix. About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated CDL Class A Truck Driver to join our team. Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Operate and drive different types of trucks, including tanker trucks, roll-off trucks, flatbeds, and tractor-trailers Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulations Plan routes effectively to ensure timely delivery of goods while adhering to traffic laws Maintain accurate records of deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and fuel usage Communicate with dispatchers regarding delivery schedules and any issues encountered on the road Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations Minimum Job Qualifications : Proven experience in commercial driving with a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License 2 years of previous experience Must be 21 years of age Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical and 7-year background check; which will include previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle review Must be able to verify and maintain accurate daily records Be able to lift up to 65 lbs. and push/pull 200 lb. recycling containers Preferred Job Qualifications: Extensively use hands and fingers to manage or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear. Regular sitting on a powered industrial truck Frequently lift to fifty pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for extended periods of time Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Having a good sense of balance Having good eye-hand-foot coordination Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE. The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to climb into and out of truck several times per day using three points of contact Must be able to sit for extended periods as well as walk for short periods Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, and squat to perform a full inspection of the underside of the truck and inspect tires for adequate inflation and potential damage Must be able to work outside for short periods of time in all types of weather Must be able to see and hear proficiently to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a safe manner Job Type: Full-time Shift: 5AM-1:30PM Location: San Antonio, TX Benefits: Paid Parental Leave Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance HSA/ FSA Paid time off Employee Assistance Program 401k matching Tuition Reimbursement Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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