CDL B Driver (Sideload)

About the role

A Driver – CDL (B) is responsible for safely operating a collection truck and providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers. The role ensures the vehicle meets the Company’s safety standards before operation, adheres to all Company, state and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to identify and repair defects in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order; report any safety issues.
• Safely operate the heavy truck along a designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map, and service each customer as identified or assigned.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure all routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills while adhering to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports as required.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards to ensure timely and efficient service for all customers.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.

Skills

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts professionally, courteously, and cooperatively toward customers and co-workers.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-through ability; adheres to work schedule and addresses challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules; promotes the Company’s safety standards and avoids inappropriate risks.
• Maintains pride in work and strives to achieve all goals.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.40 to $30.80, reflecting minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits.