CDL Grapple / Boom Truck Driver - Waste Pro - Pembroke Pines, FL

Waste Pro, USA; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro in Pembroke Pines is hiring a Grapple / Boom Truck Driver with valid CDL to operate grapple/boom trucks and other heavy equipment on residential routes. You will collect and transport bulky waste, vegetation and debris while adhering to safety and DOT guidelines.

The role requires hands-on driving, outdoor work, and a commitment to reliable service and customer satisfaction. Training and long-term career possibilities are offered by Waste Pro.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with clean driving record and at least 1 year of CDL driving in past seven years.
• Experience operating grapple/boom trucks or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a pre-established route and dumps garbage into trucks.
• Provides courteous customer service on routes.
• Ensures proper pickup and disposal of waste and recyclables.
• Performs pre/post-trip inspections and DVIR daily.
• Maintains truck cleanliness and conducts routine checks.
• Completes required reports and documents.
• Complies with DOT and state motor vehicle regulations.
• May work during emergency situations.

Skills

CDL Driving Experience

Customer Service

English Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

CDL Class A or B Certification

Tools

Grapple Truck Operation

Boom Truck Operation

Heavy Equipment Operation

Waste Collection Equipment

Job description

Grapple / Boom Truck Driver - Waste Pro - Pembroke Pines

Put Your CDL and Heavy Equipment Skills to Work

Waste Pro is hiring CDL Grapple Truck Drivers in Pembroke Pines!

If you have experience operating grapple trucks, boom trucks, heavy equipment, waste collection equipment, debris trucks, or similar commercial vehicles, we want to talk with you.

This is a hands-on CDL driving position for someone who is comfortable operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and safely collecting and transporting bulky waste, vegetation, debris, and other materials.

Waste Pro provides anessential, stable, year-round serviceand offers professional drivers the opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing waste and recycling company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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. Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. 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.
• 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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in the state of employment.
• Clean driving record with at least one (1) year of CDL driving experience within the past seven (7) years.
• Waste industry experience preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Working knowledge of waste collection operations, DOT regulations, and commercial vehicle safety requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required paperwork.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with customers, dispatchers, supervisors, and team members.
• Ability to hear and see within normal ranges, with or without reasonable accommodation.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Physically able to push, or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 25 and 50 times a day
• 2. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 25 and 50 times a day
• 3. Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 30 and 50 times a day
• 4. Physically able to lift with assistance (helper) 100 pounds between 20 and 30 times a day
• 5. Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 120-150 times in a day
• 6. Physically able to reach overhead with a reaching pole and pull down using 20 pounds of force and secure a tarp
• 7. Physically able to climb up to 8 feet in height to deploy a 25 pound tarp
• 8. Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow)

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.