CDL Residential Driver - ASL

Responsibilities

• Operate a fully automated side-loading truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic systems while navigating residential routes.
• Perform comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR).
• Complete daily truck reports and route sheets accurately.
• Adhere to all federal (FMCSA/DOT), state, and local regulations, as well as company safety policies regarding vehicle operation.
• Promptly report all mechanical issues or vehicle concerns to the shop mechanic and supervisor.
• Maintain route quality standards as determined by management and work to improve routing efficiencies.
• Identify and report unacceptable waste materials (flammables, hazardous liquids, etc.) to ensure safe disposal.
• Maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior to uphold company professional standards.
• Attend all mandatory safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience OR a certificate of completion from an accredited CDL school.
• Screening: Ability to meet all criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to DOT and company standards.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to safely maneuver large vehicles in tight spaces, including backing distances of 120 feet or more using mirrors.

Knowledge & Physical Requirements

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of truck components and basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Stamina: Ability to sit for approximately 75% of the shift and coordinate multiple limbs for vehicle and equipment controls.
• Sensory Skills: Strong visual depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish colors. Ability to work in loud, vibrating environments.

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to motor vehicle traffic and outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity).
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and vibration.
• Work is primarily performed independently in the field with minimal supervision.