CDL Driver - Residential

About the role

This position involves operating a residential/recycling collection truck, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic systems to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified routes. Responsibilities include loading waste into vehicles, maintaining route quality standards, and communicating vehicle issues to mechanics and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck and equipment to collect solid waste and recyclables on specified routes.
• Load solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicles.
• Compact trash into vehicles using equipment operated on the truck.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and reports, daily truck reports, and route sheets.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanics and supervisors immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as determined by management.
• Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performing duties.
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisors immediately.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Maintain a clean vehicle by cleaning the cab interior and exterior.
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them from waste carts or cans.
• Manage assigned helpers if applicable.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Recommend purchases of additional containers, carts, and spare parts to supervisors.
• Work with supervisors to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• One (1) year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Ability to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to safely operate the truck and equipment.
• Knowledge of the truck and its components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
• Ability to control operations of equipment, maneuver the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, and use mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste, such as gasoline or other flammable materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Frequent exposure to loud noise, humidity, rain, stormy weather, extreme hot and cold temperatures, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Outdoor work environment up to 100% of the time.
• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Occasionally works in high precarious places.
• Works in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Works in usually loud conditions.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Health Savings Account with employer match option.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%.
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee-paid short-term disability option.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program.
• 7 paid holidays annually.

Pay

$25+/hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Work in an outdoor environment up to 100% of the time. Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day. Works in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly. Works in usually loud conditions.