CDL Sideload Driver

Texas Disposal Systems; Alpine, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Disposal Systems is seeking a driver to operate a side load truck on an established route, delivering loads to transfer stations, MRFs, landfills or composting sites. You will ensure safe operation and courteous service to customers, complying with all regulations.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, route management via onboard technology, and end-of-shift reporting. A valid Texas CDL with a safe driving record is required, along with willingness to work overtime and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of medium/heavy truck driving experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use onboard technology to manage routes and logs.
• Good command of English for public interaction and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time in uniform with PPE.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspection.
• Follow route via paper or electronic instructions and use available tech for progress.
• Operate truck safely and efficiently, minimizing wear and tear.
• Complete end-of-shift duties including post-trip inspection and documentation.
• Maintain DOT hours-of-service compliance and report issues to dispatch.
• Attend safety meetings and keep required licenses and medical card current.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Independent work

Onboard technology

English proficiency

Reading/writing reports

Job description

The position operates a side load truck, servicing customers along an established route in the manner and sequence determined by Operations. Driver will transport loads to a designated receiving site (transfer station, MRF, landfill or composting). The position is responsible for operating the side load truck safely at all times, staying current and in compliance with all governmental regulations pertaining to trucking and waste operations. Drivers are expected to be respectful to coworkers and management and will provide courteous, professional service to all customers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to work at designated time in company uniform and with required personal protective equipment.
• Before operating the equipment, the driver performs a pre-trip inspection to ensure vehicle is fully fueled and is safe and legal to operate.
• Driver will receive the day's route either on paper or electronically and will properly use the available technology to show progress and problems on the route.
• Use truck and equipment in the manner for which it was intended to minimize wear & tear and avoid damage.
• End of shift duties include dumping last load, clean behind blade, clean out cab, fueling and post-trip truck inspection. Turn in VCR and communicate mechanical needs or issues to shop personnel. Complete route information processing and explain misses, skips and issues during debriefing.
• Work and drive productively and safely and behave in a respectful, courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Available for scheduled shifts, including holidays, weekends and overtime if needed.
• Responsible for and required to track personal DOT compliance, i.e. daily hours of service, and to report immediately to the dispatch if in danger of being out of compliance.
• Report any moving violations incurred during work hours to the supervisor at the end of the shift.
• Responsible for and required to report any personal moving violations or accidents to the supervisor within 72 hours.
• Attends the monthly mandatory safety meeting.
• Responsible for maintaining a valid Medical Card and Commercial Driver's License.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of related medium or heavy truck driving experience and/or specialized training.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to demonstrate proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire date
• Ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technology
• Ability to read, write and speak in English sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and make written entries on reports, required logs and records and other business-related documents

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Texas Class A Commercial Driver's license

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License
• Safe driving record for the past five years
• Valid medical card or the ability to obtain one

Location(s)

Company Website

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Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) is an equal employment opportunity employer. As such, TDS offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. These opportunities include all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, discharge, advancement and termination. TDS does not give hiring preference to applicants based on the previously listed characteristics.

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