CDL Truck Driver Trainee – Route Mastery & Safety

Universal Waste Systems, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. in California is seeking a Driver or Driver Trainee to provide timely, safe hauling services on an assigned route. The Driver Trainee will learn essential responsibilities until proficient, with on-site supervision as needed.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, route learning, waste collection across bins, safety compliance, and effective communication with dispatch. CDL and DOT medical card are required; prior refuse driving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid commercial driver’s license and DOT medical card.
• One year of refuse truck driving experience required.
• Experience in the resource recovery industry preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre and post trip inspection of vehicle.
• Learn geography of assigned route and surrounding areas.
• Service trash, recycling, compost and/or mixed waste bins using various types of collections vehicles.
• Clean up spills and overflows and return bins to their proper area.
• Operate vehicles with public safety as your primary responsibility.
• Utilize in-cab electronic computer systems to follow route and service requirements.
• Use radio to effectively communicate with dispatch and route supervisors.
• Observe and comply with hazardous waste and material handling and disposal procedures and regulations as set forth by local, state and federal environmental and health agencies.
• Report all accidents, injuries or maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Observe and comply with all applicable safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with coworkers and customers.
• Participate in external, Department and Company-wide trainings to increase skill sets and improve service.

Skills

Waste collection knowledge

Vehicle operation basics

Health & safety regulations

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

On-board routing system reading

Education

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

DOT medical card

High school diploma or GED

Tools

On-board routing system

Job description

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. in California is seeking a Driver or Driver Trainee to provide timely, safe hauling services on an assigned route. The Driver Trainee will learn essential responsibilities until proficient, with on-site supervision as needed.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, route learning, waste collection across bins, safety compliance, and effective communication with dispatch. CDL and DOT medical card are required; prior refuse driving experience is preferred.