Driver - CDL (B) - Commercial Front Load

Responsible for safely operating a collection truck and providing prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. Ensures vehicle compliance with company safety standards, adheres to all regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to address defects promptly.

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 the designated route and to the disposal site; 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 the designated facility.
• Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers, and others daily to ensure timely and professional service.
• Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Clean accidental waste spills while adhering to all safety standards and policies.
• Continuously monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, 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.
• Actively participate in the company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
• 1 year of CDL experience preferred.

Skills

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts professionally, courteously, and cooperatively toward customers and co-workers.
• Strong time management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-through ability; adheres to work schedule and addresses challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and safety standards; avoids inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Pay

$32.00–$33.00/hour depending on experience.

Schedule

1st Shift. Sign-on bonus available.

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).

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