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 vehicle cleanliness, identifying prohibited waste, and communicating vehicle issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck and equipment to collect solid waste and recyclables
• Load solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables into trucks
• Compact trash into vehicles using equipment
• Inspect and report on pre-trip and post-trip safety
• Communicate vehicle issues to mechanics and supervisors
• Maintain route quality standards
• Follow safety standards and equipment checks
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness
• Tag and remove prohibited waste items
• Manage Helper(s) if applicable
• Report accidents or incidents to supervisors
• Maintain accurate records of services performed
• Recommend purchases of additional containers, carts, and spare parts to supervisor
• Improve routing efficiencies with supervisor
• Attend safety and branch meetings
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• One year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate
• Ability to meet safety sensitive function criteria
• Knowledge of truck components and basic maintenance
• Ability to control equipment and maneuver truck safely
• Ability to recognize and communicate about unacceptable waste
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps
• Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures
• Physical abilities to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 100 pounds
• Visual acuity to see details and adjust focus
• Ability to work in loud, sometimes hazardous environments
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions

Benefits

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