Driver - Residential Refuse Collector - (CDL Required)

Amwaste; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation effective day 1

Rich benefits offerings including 401K

Career development/advancement opportunities

Job summary

Amwaste in Montgomery, Alabama, is seeking a full-time CDL Residential Driver. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to safely operate waste collection trucks, engage with customers, and contribute positively to the community. Drivers will perform essential inspections and follow safety protocols while maintaining high productivity standards. Competitive pay and rich benefits, including paid vacation and 401K options, will be provided. Join us to develop your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
• Class B CDL is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections.
• Safely operate truck along designated route.
• Interact courteously with customers.
• Maintain vehicle condition and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Driving heavy commercial trucks

Customer interaction

Safety compliance

Education

Class B CDL

Job description

Job Overview

Start 2024 with a rewarding CDL driver opportunity with Amwaste! Don’t drive past this opportunity! You have found the perfect CDL Residential Driver position to develop and grow as a professional. Our CDL drivers are responsible for safely operating waste collection trucks, and providing courteous waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated route. Our drivers engage with customers and impact their community in a positive way.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation effective day 1
• Rich benefits offerings including 401K
• No overnight travel for driver positions
• Career development/advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, DVIR and other reports, as required.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
• Class B CDL.