Driver Trainee

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL training provided

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking a helper for CDL training to support refuse truck operations on pre-assigned routes. This entry-level role focuses on learning safe backing, loading, and customer interactions while working toward a Class B CDL.

During training, the company provides a CDL learner's permit and behind-the-wheel instruction. The position evolves into a driving role after successful testing, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and dependable service to residential customers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for the state of work with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong communication skills in English with customers and co-workers.
• Willingness to learn and use interpersonal skills for good customer service.
• Ability to work in a team and handle physical tasks.
• Must be able to learn and use safety procedures as per ANSI/OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pickup garbage, yard waste, or recycling.
• Help with loading, packing, and unloading of waste into the truck.
• Back up the driver safely, directing from the ground.
• Maintain cleanliness of the truck and surrounding area at shift end.
• Report safety or customer service issues to the driver and supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Team environment

English communication

Safety awareness

Ability to lift/carry

Job description

This is an outstanding career opportunity to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License while working for Waste Pro. While training this position is responsible for assisting the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. During the first 4 months of employment Waste Pro will provide training to help the employee obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit. Once the employee obtains their permit, Waste Pro will provide behind the wheel instruction and testing with a State Certified Examiner. After passing test and obtaining CDL employee will be transferred to a driving position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes often done manually or by pushing toter to tipper. Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck for disposal. Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste and carts. Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
• 2. Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground.
• 3. Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
• 4. Reports any safety or customer service related issues to driver and supervisor, immediately.
• 5. Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• 6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• 2. Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• 3. Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
• 4. Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
• 5. Must comply with all ANSI (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and company safety polices including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• 9. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers containers are replaced properly.
• 10. May be required to work during emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.
• 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
• 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, co-workers, dispatch and super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork
• Be able to follow safe operating practices.
• Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
• Be able and willing to work in a team environment
• Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS /WORK REQUIREMENTS

1. Employee must either currently possess a Commercial Learner's Permit, or, with the assistance of the company, acquire one no later than 120 days from date-of-hire.
2. Employee must obtain a class B CDL within 150 days from date-of-hire.
3. Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day
4. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day
5. Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day
6. Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day
7. Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow)
8. Ability to ride on the outside of the truck while servicing residential customers in low MPH areas.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust.

CDL Required

Yes, CDL Required

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.