ASL Driver

USA Waste and Recycling; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3000 sign-on bonus

401(k), Roth, and Profit Sharing Plans

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading waste management company is hiring an ASL Driver in Watertown, Connecticut. The driver will operate heavy-duty trucks to collect residential waste and recyclables while adhering to safety regulations. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, reporting issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $3000 and excellent benefits in a family-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will hold a valid CDL and have a strong focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks for collecting residential waste.
• Follow DOT requirements and all legal laws.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles.
• Report unsafe situations or service-related issues immediately.

Skills

Customer-focused

Safety knowledgeable

Professional demeanor

Quality-oriented

Exceptional driving skills

Able to adapt to changing requirements

Education

Class A or B Commercial Driver's License

Job description

ASL Driver

USA Waste and Recycling

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 will transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. The driver safely maneuvers vehicles in residential environments. Navigate high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.

Why USA Waste & Recycling

• $3000 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 the Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and document checks utilizing the standards Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Immediately report 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, including 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 consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local 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 on a daily/hourly basis.
• Exceptional driving skills
• Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, and maps. Etc.

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 $3000, 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.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand frequently.
• Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.).
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odor, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
• 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 and 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.