ASL Driver

USA Waste and Recycling; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $3,000

401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A waste management company in Brattleboro, VT, seeks an ASL Driver responsible for collecting household waste and navigating safely through residential areas. This role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, ensuring competitive compensation and a supportive environment focused on development. Ideal candidates must have a current commercial driver’s license and proven driving skills. Join a family-oriented team dedicated to innovative and sustainable waste solutions.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Class A or B commercial driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy-duty trucks for waste collection.
• Manages pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Reports unsafe situations immediately.

Skills

Customer-focused

Safety knowledgeable and focused

Reliable and dependable

Exceptional driving skills

Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, and maps

Job description

ASL Driver

USA Waste & Recycling, Inc

Position Summary

The Residential Driver operates heavy‑duty trucks and is responsible for collecting residential household waste or recyclable materials. The driver transports the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. The driver safely maneuvers vehicles in residential environments, navigating high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

Sign‑On Bonus

USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign‑on bonus of up to $3,000, depending on experience.

Why USA Waste & Recycling

• $3,000 sign‑on bonus
• Additional bonus potential
• 401(k), Roth, and profit‑sharing/match plans
• Competitive compensation
• Modern fleet with top technology
• New truck fleet every 5 years
• Excellent benefits package
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family‑owned company

Your Role

• Operates vehicles in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre‑and post‑trip inspections and documents checks using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service‑related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by the company.
• Works closely with the Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies the Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies the Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, such as closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end‑of‑day documentation and check‑out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Works with leadership to implement strategies for community and municipal outreach.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance per Company policies, ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Adapts to changing duties as required based on business needs.

Your Skills

• Customer‑focused.
• Safety knowledgeable and focused.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Respectful of company vehicles and equipment.
• Quality‑oriented.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Able to adapt to changing work requirements daily or hourly.
• Exceptional driving skills.
• Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, and maps.

Requirements

• Hold a current Class A or B commercial driver’s license.
• Class A or B commercial driver’s license with an air‑brake endorsement is a plus.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Able to meet all Department of Transportation requirements.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.

This Position Features

• Family‑oriented environment.
• Excellent benefits and bonus potential.
• Sign‑on bonus of up to $3,000, depending on experience.

Physical Demands

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Exert physical effort in handling objects less than 40 pounds.
• Stand frequently.
• Exposed to physical and occupational risks (e.g., cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals).
• Experience a physical environment that involves dirt, odor, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
• Maintain clarity of vision.
• Local travel.

Our Story

USA Waste & Recycling is at the forefront of waste, hauling, and processing—innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state‑of‑the‑art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all‑American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.

Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation—named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning—to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.

Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities.

USA Waste & Recycling, Inc EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally protected status.