Pump Truck Driver/Operator (Class A & B CDL)
Wind River Environmental · Hiram, GA · 1 mo ago
Management$26–$30/hrFull-time
About the role
This position is responsible for residential and commercial pumping and disposal of non-hazardous waste and has direct contact with Wind River Environmental customers. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $26.00 – $30.00 hourly at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Responsibilities
- Operate a company service truck and drive to various locations to pump septic tanks.
- Follow safety rules and exercise safe work practices in accordance with WRE and DOT requirements.
- Prepare for each service job to maximize efficiency (get truck ready, tools, etc.) by following daily pre-trip and post-trip maintenance (check fluids, tires, supplies).
- Perform customer service interaction when on work site to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Observe and note defective septic component systems, adverse buildup or hazards on the work order and provide any recommended maintenance or service to customer.
- Complete and submit quote and service paperwork to management in a timely manner, if required.
- Respond to trouble/emergency calls in a timely manner.
- Discuss and recommend adequate maintenance service frequency with the customer.
- Follow all Wind River Environmental service protocols.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Work Environment
You are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and non-hazardous fumes and must be comfortable working independently with customer interaction.
Requirements
- Class A or B CDL with Tanker Endorsement (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to drive manual transmission (no restrictions).
- At least 1 year of professional commercial driving experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Basic computer literacy (email, internet).
- Must pass a DOT drug screen, physical exam, and road test.
- Willingness to work in a drug-free environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret documents including company policies and procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and road signs.
- Ability to speak, cooperate and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and management.
- Ability to work independently and manage pressure to meet deadlines.
- Basic computer literacy including email and internet skills.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
Benefits
- Competitive starting hourly rates + opportunity to earn overtime.
- Ask about our Step Program.
- Opportunity to earn a quarterly safety bonus.
- Company-paid Smith Systems Defensive Training.
- Company-paid Med-Card renewals.
- Room for growth.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employee discount for services offered in your area.
- Matching 401K.
- 6 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays and generous paid time off plan.
- Company-paid uniforms.
- Annual safety boot stipend.