Commercial Driver- Up to $5k Sign-On Bonus!

WIN Waste Innovations; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry benefits

Medical plans

PTO program

Floating holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan reimbursement

Scholarship program

Parental leave

Inclusive culture

Engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Commercial Driver to operate heavy-duty trucks with front load lift attachment and handle container pickups. You will transport waste or recyclables to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities while navigating tight urban routes.

This role requires adherence to safety rules, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintaining accurate route and service documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: Not required for the role.
• Experience: 1 year of CDL driving within the last 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks with front load lift attachment per safety rules.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and document checks.
• Report unsafe situations to Route Manager or Dispatch promptly.
• Support route efficiency improvements with Route Manager.
• Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Ensure containers are dumped and the site is clean after service.

Skills

CDL driving experience

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Education

Education: Not required

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Commercial Driver to operate heavy-duty trucks with front load lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. The Driver navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with WIN Waste's Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WIN or directed by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Ensures the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on service list.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed.
• Positions and returns containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced. enclosure doors are closed and secured, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Education: Not required
• Experience: 1 year(s) of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Or Other Requirements

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B with air brake endorsement.
• The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age.

Other Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities Required

• Acceptable driving record required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle record review

Work Environment

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday

What You'll Enjoy

• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Outstanding PTO program
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• College loan reimbursement
• College scholarship program for dependents
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.