Job Description

CDL Route Driver – Physical, Hands-On Position

Pay: $24.90 – $30.00 per hour

Location: CRINC - 1600 E Euclid Ave. Des Moines, IA 50313

About Us

CRINC is a trusted leader in container collection, processing, and logistics, proudly supporting beverage distributors across Iowa for over 41 years. With 15+ trucks on the road daily, we collect and process more than 160 million containers each year, serving all 99 counties and working closely with retailers, distributors, and redemption centers.

We’re expanding our team of CDL Route Drivers — and this isn’t your typical “sit-and-drive” trucking job. If you enjoy a fast-paced, physically demanding role where every day is different, this is the opportunity for you.

Position Overview

This position combines professional CDL driving with hands-on, physical work. Drivers are responsible for safely operating a route truck while also loading deposit containers at every stop. Expect to spend a significant portion of your day moving product, verifying loads, and ensuring accuracy.

This is an active role requiring frequent lifting, bending, climbing, and working outdoors in all weather conditions. In addition, drivers must be tech-savvy, as you’ll manage tablets, electronic logs, and load documentation to ensure operational accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A CDL route truck in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Load and unload deposit containers and recycling materials at multiple stops daily
• Enter and verify load information accurately using company-provided tablets
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain accurate logs
• Maintain and update electronic driver logs (ELD)
• Handle containers and materials up to 75 pounds, repeatedly throughout the day
• Provide excellent customer service at redemption centers, Droppett locations, and distributor sites
• Report any safety, vehicle, or operational concerns immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the route

Physical Demands

This role is physically intense and includes:

• Repeatedly lifting up to 50-75 lbs
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing
• Entering/exiting the truck
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions — including heat, cold, rain, and snow

If you’re looking for a traditional sit-and-drive job, this is not the right fit. But if you want an active, hands-on driving career, you’ll thrive!

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card (or ability to obtain before hire) & be able to use a 10-speed synchronized transmission. 
• At least 1 year of CDL driving experience (preferred)
• Must be comfortable with physically demanding work
• Basic mechanical knowledge of trucks is helpful
• Tech-savvy — able to use tablets, enter accurate data, and manage ELD logs
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Exposure to residential, commercial, and industrial environments
• Interaction with redemption centers, Droppett depots, and customers daily
• Routes are local — drivers are home nightly

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day shift with home-daily routes
• Monday – Friday, with occasional weekends as needed
• Year-round, stable work

Why Join CRINC?

This is a role for drivers who want more than just driving. You’ll stay active, work independently, build customer relationships, and be part of a team that values hard work, safety, and reliability. If you’re ready to join a company with over four decades of experience and a reputation for excellence, apply today and put your CDL to work in a rewarding, fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

Are you able to operate a vehicle with a 10 speed synchronized manual transmission?

Work Location: In person

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