Commercial Driver

About the role

A Driver – CDL (A) is responsible for safely operating a heavy commercial truck, such as a tractor trailer, straight truck with a pup trailer, or other vehicle requiring a Class A CDL, to provide prompt and courteous delivery and removal of large containers.

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 on standard reports.
• Safely operate a heavy truck along designated routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher/supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor, and dispose of collected material at designated facilities.
• Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers, and others daily to ensure timely and professional service of all customer routes.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on-site or in the container yard.
• Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste and clean accidental spills while adhering to safety standards.
• Monitor the vehicle’s condition to ensure operational readiness, minimize downtime, and clean waste from containers and edges on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports (VCRs), and other reports as needed.
• Maintain adherence to productivity standards to ensure timely and efficient customer service.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Strong follow-through ability; adheres to work schedules and addresses challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and promote safety standards without taking inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving all goals.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor repairs to containers.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 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).

Pay

$30.20/hr USD

This is a DOT and union position.