Front Load Driver

Waste Pro USA; Fanning Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2000 sign on bonus

$10,000 driver award

Job summary

Waste Pro USA in Florida is seeking a Front Load Driver to operate refuse collection vehicles on pre‑assigned commercial routes. You will perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, ensure safe operation, and maintain logs and route documentation.

Qualified candidates hold a Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record, can read and speak English, and work well in a team. We offer a $2,000 sign‑on bonus and a $10,000 driver award for milestones when criteria are met.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class A or B CDL with a valid license for the work state.
• Must maintain a safe driving record.
• Ability to read and speak English; effective communication with customers and dispatch.
• Team oriented and able to follow processes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned residential/commercial routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic truck maintenance checks.
• Maintain clean truck and equipment; report maintenance issues as needed.
• Communicate professionally with customers and resolve issues promptly.
• Complete route documentation, logs, and customer service notes.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Safe driving

Communication in English

Teamwork

Pre/post-trip inspections

Job description

$2000 sign on bonus! 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 is specifically for drivers and is attainable every 3 years when the driver meets specific criteria. If you are energetic, team oriented, and love a challenge, apply with Waste Pro and be the Distinguishable Difference!

The Front Load Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre‑assigned and special routes to pick up garbage. Performs pre‑trip and post‑trip truck checks and cleaning, and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes and discussion of problems.

Essential Job Functions

• The Front Load Driver is responsible for servicing commercial business picking up Front Load Containers. Empties containers using levers inside truck cab to empty container into the truck using forks. May need to open corral doors to access containers and, as needed, rolls 3‑4 yard can on castors weighing up to 600 pounds into position for dumping. Picks up loose trash off truck and/or ground and cleans up spills that may occur. Transports waste to a designated local landfill/disposal area.
• Completes route/productivity sheets, records mileage, fuel consumption, log book (as required), Vehicle Condition Reports, and other forms.
• Communicates professionally with customers and reports any customer issues/complaints to appropriate internal contacts. 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.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the truck which includes: pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, evaluation of materials left for collections, determination of whether those materials include any hazardous materials, decision making and judgment regarding what materials may be placed safely in the truck for transport, and ensures the safety of each employee encountered.
• Cleans waste from the packer blade and the truck body on each landfill run to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean Truck: lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; 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 safe 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.
• Exhibit normal range of body motion.
• Drive a front‑end, side, rear‑end, or roll‑off loading refuse truck, including right‑hand driver’s position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
• Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule.
• 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 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.