CDL Container Delivery Driver, Lake Charles

Waste Pro, USA; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro, USA in Sulphur, LA, is seeking a truck driver to deliver and pick up waste containers for local customers. The role emphasizes safe driving, timely service, and adherence to DOT guidelines. You will inspect equipment, assist with basic maintenance, and support related routes as needed.

The position requires a valid CDL, clean driving record, and clear English communication. Candidates should be at least 21 and able to lift up to 75 pounds when necessary. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid CDL Class A or B.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the state of operation.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates safety-first mindset in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a Container Delivery truck to replace or repair containers.
• Provides courteous, expeditious customer service to the public and customers.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspections in line with DOT guidelines.
• Completes required safety and regulatory reports.
• Attends training and supports other routes or events as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A or B

Valid driver's license

English proficiency

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Safely drives a truck to deliver and pick up the waste containers used by the public in accordance with Decision Driving principles within the prescribed time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drive Container Delivery truck to replace or repair containers
• Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer, and municipal goals.
• Answers questions for customers and directs them to contact Customer Service or Sales Representative for additional information
• Operates compaction and lift equipment on vehicle.
• 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.
• Inspect/Clean Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
• Performs other tasks as required -- such as, but not limited to, assisting other routes for completion, attending community events, or delivery of bins and/or carts. Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.
• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position operates.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; See in the normal visual range with or without correction
• Exhibit normal range of body motion
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Drive a front-end, side, rear-end, or roll off loading refuse truck, including right-hand driver's position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Maintain written records and service responses
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch, and super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to perform pushing, pulling, bending, lifting of up to 75 pounds throughout the shift with or without reasonable accommodations. As well as climb into and out of a truck repeatedly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust