Residential Refuse Driver ASL - (CDL Required)

About the role

Amwaste is seeking a CDL Driver to safely operate waste collection trucks and provide courteous waste removal services for customers on a designated route. This position offers opportunities to develop and grow as a professional while engaging with customers and making a positive impact in the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy 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 heavy truck along designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies
• Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, DVIR and other reports, as required
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Class B CDL

Preferred qualifications

• Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation effective day 1
• Rich benefits offerings including 401K
• No overnight travel for driver positions
• Career development/advancement opportunities