Residential Drivers for the Waste Industry

Qualifications Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement issued by the state of residence. Must have a minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience driving a Class A or B vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and drug screen. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the waste management industry. Experience driving a refuse truck. Experience with manual transmissions. Experience with hydraulic systems. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. About Waste Pro Waste Pro is one of the country's leading private waste and recycling companies. We provide residential, commercial, and municipal waste collection, recycling, and disposal services to customers in the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast regions of the United States. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service and to protecting the environment. We are also committed to providing our employees with a safe and rewarding work environment. Benefits Waste Pro offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Life insurance and AD&D insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Employee assistance program (EAP) Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) Tuition reimbursement Employee referral program Schedule Full-time, 40+ hours per week. Schedule varies by route and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay Competitive pay based on experience. Overtime pay available. $10,000 driver award every 3 years when specific criteria are met.

About the role

The Waste Pro Residential Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time.
• Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone.
• Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
• Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
• Tags improper refuse containers and waste.
• Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines.
• Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines, including inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
• Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
• Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.
• Attends and participates in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement issued by the state of residence.
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience driving a Class A or B vehicle.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the waste management industry.
• Experience driving a refuse truck.
• Experience with manual transmissions.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About Waste Pro

Waste Pro is one of the country's leading private waste and recycling companies. We provide residential, commercial, and municipal waste collection, recycling, and disposal services to customers in the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast regions of the United States. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service and to protecting the environment. We are also committed to providing our employees with a safe and rewarding work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.

Schedule

Full-time, 40+ hours per week. Schedule varies by route and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience. Overtime pay available. $10,000 driver award every 3 years when specific criteria are met.