Dump Truck Driver-Lafayette

Waste Pro, USA; Duchamp (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver award

Job summary

Waste Pro in Lafayette, LA is seeking energetic CDL drivers to operate in a team oriented environment delivering and emptying waste containers for commercial customers. You will perform pre/post trip inspections, secure loads, and provide courteous service during daily routes.

Qualified candidates have a valid Class A or B CDL, a clean driving record, and are 21 years or older. English communication and safety compliance are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state; clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of DOT requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• 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 supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and make legible entries on paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Secure containers by attaching hook to container; pull container up on the bed of the truck and secure straps.
• Provide Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service.
• Answer questions for customers and direct them to contact Customer Service or Sales Representative.
• Operate compaction and lift equipment on vehicle.
• Perform Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as per Waste Pro procedures.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Clean driving record

21+ years old

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Job description

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic, Team Oriented CDL Drivers in the Lafayette area!

Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated people, working together, to accomplish this task. Work with the brightest people in the industry while driving some of the finest trucks built.

Did you know that Waste Pro offers a $10,000.00 driver award? This award designed specifically for drivers is attainable every 3 years when the driver meets specific criteria. (Yes ... it happens all the time) If you are energetic, team oriented and love a challenge apply with Waste Pro and be the Distinguishable Difference!

Waste Pro Dump Truck drivers are responsible for the delivery and emptying of large containers for Waste Pro's commercial customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Secure containers by attaching hook to container; uses control levers to pull container up on the bed of the truck, secures straps and hand tarp individual containers as necessary.
• Provides 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.
• Answers questions for customers and directs them to contact Customer Service or Sales Representative for additional information.
• Operates compaction and lift equipment on vehicle.
• Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check undercarriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check undercarriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; See in the normal visual range with or without correction
• 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 vizors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

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

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Physically able to push, or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 25 and 50 times a day
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 25 and 50 times a day
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 30 and 50 times a day
• Physically able to lift with assistance (helper) 100 pounds between 20 and 30 times a day
• Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 120-150 times in a day
• Physically able to reach overhead with a reaching pole and pull down using 20 pounds of force and secure a tarp
• Physically able to climb up to 8 feet in height to deploy a 25 pound tarp
• Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow)

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.