CDL Side-Load Garbage Truck Driver — $10k Award Eligible

Waste-Pro; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver award

Job summary

Waste Pro is seeking energetic CDL drivers to operate automated side load trucks on pre‑assigned routes, collecting garbage, yard waste and recycling. You will manage helpers on your route and perform required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections to meet company standards and DOT regulations.

Qualified applicants have a Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record and can communicate in English. Waste Pro offers a $10,000 driver award and a safety‑driven environment with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state where the position works; clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures and DOT requirements.
• 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.
• Drive a front‑end, side, rear‑end, or roll off refuse truck and observe defensive driving.
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
• Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

CDL License (Class A/B)

English proficiency

Job description

Waste Pro is seeking energetic CDL drivers to operate automated side load trucks on pre‑assigned routes, collecting garbage, yard waste and recycling. You will manage helpers on your route and perform required pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections to meet company standards and DOT regulations.

Qualified applicants have a Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record and can communicate in English. Waste Pro offers a $10,000 driver award and a safety‑driven environment with opportunities to grow