Front Load Driver

Panzarellawaste; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Panzarellawaste is seeking a reliable and skilled Front Load Driver in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The successful candidate will operate refuse collection vehicles, ensuring safe and effective waste collection on assigned routes.

Responsibilities include maneuvering trucks, maintaining clean vehicles, and interacting with customers to provide excellent service. Candidates must hold a valid CDL and have proven experience with strong safety knowledge.

This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Proven experience driving Front Load trucks.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in waste management.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces using mirrors.
• Regularly interact courteously with customers along the route.

Skills

Valid commercial driver's license (CDL)

Proven experience driving Front Load trucks

Strong knowledge of safety regulations

Excellent driving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to lift heavy materials

Job description

Front Load Driver

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Front Load Driver capable of operating refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes. Our team of drivers is exceptional and the ideal candidate takes pride in safety, excellence, and skill.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• Regularly deliver and empty large containers for our commercial customers
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Regularly open enclosure doors to access containers
• Roll 2-4 yard containers on castors weighing up to 600 pounds into position for emptying
• Ensure enclosures are free of loose trash before replacing containers
• Courteously interact with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or politely directs them to contact Customer Service or Sales Representative for additional information
• Notifies supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Uses a keymap and GPS to locate service addresses
• Follows safe operating practices, including policies and procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck and the safety of others.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly
• Clean truck daily ensuring it is free of loose trash and packer blade is free of waste
• Inspect truck (Lift and 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)
• Use and operate technology and programs used by the company (tablets, computers, GPS systems, etc.)
• Complete Route sheet, records mileage, fuel consumption, logbook (as required), vehicle condition reports, and other forms.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor

Skills and Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Proven experience driving Front Load trucks.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in waste management.
• Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physical tasks as required.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement. If you are a dedicated professional looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.